At a glance
Reported students
162
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Lorraine H. Whitlock ES: 162 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
8.8:1 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
- 192
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Lorraine H. Whitlock ES
Lorraine H. Whitlock 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 162 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 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, 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 (88.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lorraine H. Whitlock ES
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.5 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 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
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.62
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black88.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0.6%
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.
Malcolm X ES at Green
Elementary · Grades PK–05
170 reported students
Ross ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
171 reported students
King ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
193 reported students
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
209 reported students
Moten ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
216 reported students
Bunker Hill ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
219 reported students
Public schools near Lorraine H. Whitlock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smothers ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 250 | 0.3 mi |
| KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 388 | 0.6 mi |
| KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–KG | 244 | 0.6 mi |
| Burrville ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 232 | 0.6 mi |
| Houston ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 314 | 0.6 mi |
| Global Citizens PCS Elementary · Charter · Global Citizens PCS | PK–03 | 198 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lorraine H. Whitlock ES
What grades does Lorraine H. Whitlock ES serve?
Lorraine H. Whitlock 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 Lorraine H. Whitlock ES?
Lorraine H. Whitlock ES reported 162 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 192 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lorraine H. Whitlock ES?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 162 students and 18.5 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 Lorraine H. Whitlock ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lorraine H. Whitlock 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 Lorraine H. Whitlock ES in?
Lorraine H. Whitlock 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 Lorraine H. Whitlock ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smothers ES (0.3 mi), KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS (0.6 mi), KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.