School Overview
**Hendley Elementary School**, located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is situated in Ward 8 and is committed to providing a foundational education that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes creating a supportive and safe learning environment, often focusing on community engagement and equity to ensure that students from the surrounding neighborhoods have access to the resources necessary for their development.

The school’s curriculum aligns with DCPS standards, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school through foundational literacy and numeracy programs. Because it is part of the broader DCPS network, Hendley Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives, including support for specialized instruction, student well-being programs, and technology integration. For parents and community members interested in the most current information regarding enrollment, extracurricular offerings, or performance metrics, the [official DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov) serves as the primary resource for school-specific data and district updates.
289
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hendley ES
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic8
Black277
Two or More4
  • Black
    277 (95.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.4 %)
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)645-3450
Website: http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Hendley+Elementary+School
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 47
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hendley ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten47
Kindergarten36
Grade 141
Grade 242
Grade 335
Grade 434
Grade 554
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hendley ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13546.7%
Male15453.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)