Powell ES

1350 Upshur St. NW
Washington, DC 20011

www.powellbilingualelementary.com/

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Powell Elementary School, located at 1350 Upshur St NW in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a prominent member of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on fostering a supportive community environment. Powell is particularly noted for its Two-Way Dual Language immersion program, which allows students to develop proficiency in both English and Spanish, preparing them to thrive in a globalized society.

Beyond its academic offerings, Powell Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, incorporating arts, technology, and social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum. The school prides itself on strong partnerships with families and local community stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing equity and high academic standards, Powell Elementary continues to be a central institution in the Petworth community, dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential.

484

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	362
Black	52
Asian	4
Two or More	10

Hispanic
362 (75.3 %)
White
53 (11.0 %)
Black
52 (10.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

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)671-6270
Website:	http://www.powellbilingualelementary.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 82

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 57