Janney ES

4130 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016

688 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Janney Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the Tenleytown neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, it is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and an active, highly engaged parent community. Its central location near the Tenleytown-AU Metro station makes it a cornerstone of the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both educational rigor and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Janney is known for providing a well-rounded educational experience that often includes robust extracurricular programs, arts integration, and a focus on community service. As a neighborhood school, it draws students primarily from the surrounding area, and it is frequently cited for its high levels of family involvement and the strong support network provided by the local PTA. For families looking for a traditional, community-focused public elementary education in D.C., Janney remains one of the most sought-after schools in the city.

688

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Janney ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	65
Black	35
Asian	31
Two or More	74

White
480 (70.1 %)
Two or More
74 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
65 (9.5 %)
Black
35 (5.1 %)
Asian
31 (4.5 %)

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)282-0110
Website:	http://janneyschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 75

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 112