Van Ness ES

1150 5th St SE
Washington, DC 20003

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Ness Elementary School is a neighborhood-focused public school located in the Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront area of Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades PK3 through 5th grade, the school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. It is well-regarded for its modern, purpose-built facility, which includes specialized learning spaces designed to support a collaborative and project-based approach to education. The school emphasizes a holistic development model, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and social-emotional growth in a diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Van Ness is known for its strong community involvement and parent-teacher engagement, which are central to its operational culture. The school integrates various enrichment programs and utilizes its urban setting to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities. As a key educational hub in the rapidly developing Navy Yard neighborhood, Van Ness focuses on creating an inclusive environment that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond while fostering a sense of civic responsibility.

372

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Ness ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	19
Black	237
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Black
237 (63.7 %)
White
77 (20.7 %)
Two or More
35 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)727-4314
Website:	http://vannesselementary.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 71

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 40