Brent ES

301 North Carolina Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brent Elementary School, located at 301 North Carolina Ave SE in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a highly regarded public school within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its central location near the U.S. Capitol makes it a focal point for families living in the historic Capitol Hill area, often serving as a hub for local civic and educational engagement.

Academically, Brent Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional learning. The school benefits from a highly active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that supports various enrichment programs, facilities improvements, and extracurricular activities. By fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, Brent Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as one of the standout neighborhood schools in the nation’s capital.

419

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brent ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	43
Black	48
Asian	18
Two or More	42

White
268 (64.0 %)
Black
48 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
43 (10.3 %)
Two or More
42 (10.0 %)
Asian
18 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)698-3363
Website:	http://brentelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 33