At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Brent ES: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Brent ES
Brent ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.5%) and Black (11.4%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brent ES
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.55
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.5%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black11.4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stoddert ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Lawrence E. Boone ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
Tubman ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Beers ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Miner ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Public schools near Brent ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Ness ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 404 | 0.5 mi |
| Shirley Chisholm ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 542 | 0.6 mi |
| Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–KG | 209 | 0.6 mi |
| Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | KG–05 | 415 | 0.6 mi |
| Maury ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 559 | 0.9 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary Elementary · Charter · Friendship PCS | PK–03 | 256 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brent ES
What grades does Brent ES serve?
Brent ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Brent ES?
Brent ES reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brent ES?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 421 students and 32.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Brent ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brent ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Brent ES in?
Brent ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brent ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Van Ness ES (0.5 mi), Shirley Chisholm ES (0.6 mi), Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.