At a glance
Reported students
439
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Raymond ES: 439 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
10.2:1 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
- 369
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Raymond ES
Raymond 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 439 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (53.3%) and Black (43.7%). English learners represent 52.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Raymond ES
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.05 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 2 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
- 52.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.56
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic53.3%
- Black43.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
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.
Eaton ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
Miner ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Bruce-Monroe ES at Park View
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Whittier ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Leckie Education Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–08
453 reported students
Stoddert ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Public schools near Raymond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce-Monroe ES at Park View Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 0.3 mi |
| Powell ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 514 | 0.5 mi |
| Truesdell ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 0.6 mi |
| Center City PCS - Petworth Elementary · Charter · Center City PCS | PK–08 | 255 | 0.6 mi |
| Dorothy I. Height ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 400 | 0.7 mi |
| E.L. Haynes PCS - ES Elementary · Charter · E.L. Haynes PCS | PK–05 | 409 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Raymond ES
What grades does Raymond ES serve?
Raymond 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 Raymond ES?
Raymond ES reported 439 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 369 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Raymond ES?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 439 students and 43.05 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 Raymond ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Raymond 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 Raymond ES in?
Raymond 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 Raymond ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bruce-Monroe ES at Park View (0.3 mi), Powell ES (0.5 mi), Truesdell ES (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.