At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
King ES: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
7.7:1 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
- 223
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
What the reported data says about King ES
King 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 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, below 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 Black (99.5%) and multiracial (0.5%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking King ES
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.05 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.68
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black99.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
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.
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
209 reported students
Ross ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
171 reported students
Moten ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
216 reported students
Malcolm X ES at Green
Elementary · Grades PK–05
170 reported students
Bunker Hill ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
219 reported students
Drew ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
223 reported students
Public schools near King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–KG | 212 | 0.2 mi |
| KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 314 | 0.2 mi |
| Center City PCS - Congress Heights Elementary · Charter · Center City PCS | PK–08 | 251 | 0.3 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary Elementary · Charter · Friendship PCS | PK–03 | 357 | 0.4 mi |
| Simon ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 231 | 0.5 mi |
| Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES Elementary · Charter · Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS | PK–07 | 409 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about King ES
What grades does King ES serve?
King 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 King ES?
King ES reported 193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 223 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at King ES?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 193 students and 25.05 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 King ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
King 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 King ES in?
King 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 King ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS (0.2 mi), KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS (0.2 mi), Center City PCS - Congress Heights (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.