At a glance
Reported students
301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Randle Highlands ES: 301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
10:1 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
- 280
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Randle Highlands ES
Randle Highlands 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 301 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, close to 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 (95%) and Hispanic or Latino (3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Randle Highlands ES
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.67
- 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
- White1%
- Hispanic3%
- Black95%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Cleveland ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Noyes ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
Walker-Jones Education Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–08
292 reported students
Stanton ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Houston ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Nalle ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
287 reported students
Public schools near Randle Highlands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Montessori PCS - East End Elementary · Charter · Lee Montessori PCS | PK–05 | 246 | 0.4 mi |
| Lawrence E. Boone ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 0.6 mi |
| Beers ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 412 | 0.6 mi |
| Stanton ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 288 | 0.8 mi |
| Kimball ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 1 mi |
| Ketcham ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 244 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Randle Highlands ES
What grades does Randle Highlands ES serve?
Randle Highlands 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 Randle Highlands ES?
Randle Highlands ES reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 280 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Randle Highlands ES?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 301 students and 30 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 Randle Highlands ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Randle Highlands 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 Randle Highlands ES in?
Randle Highlands 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 Randle Highlands ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lee Montessori PCS - East End (0.4 mi), Lawrence E. Boone ES (0.6 mi), Beers ES (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.