At a glance
Reported students
542
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Shirley Chisholm ES: 542 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
11.8:1 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
- 491
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Shirley Chisholm ES
Shirley Chisholm 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 542 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 Black (55%) and White (22.5%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Shirley Chisholm ES
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 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
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.57
- 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
- White22.5%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black55%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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.
Maury ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
559 reported students
Powell ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
514 reported students
Barnard ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
John Lewis ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Capitol Hill Montessori School at Logan
Elementary · Grades PK–08
503 reported students
John Francis Education Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–08
583 reported students
Public schools near Shirley Chisholm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | KG–05 | 415 | 0.2 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary Elementary · Charter · Friendship PCS | PK–03 | 256 | 0.3 mi |
| Van Ness ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 404 | 0.4 mi |
| Payne ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 398 | 0.5 mi |
| Brent ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 421 | 0.6 mi |
| Center City PCS - Capitol Hill Elementary · Charter · Center City PCS | PK–08 | 257 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Chisholm ES
What grades does Shirley Chisholm ES serve?
Shirley Chisholm 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 Shirley Chisholm ES?
Shirley Chisholm ES reported 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 491 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shirley Chisholm ES?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 542 students and 46 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 Shirley Chisholm ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shirley Chisholm 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 Shirley Chisholm ES in?
Shirley Chisholm 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 Shirley Chisholm ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) (0.2 mi), Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary (0.3 mi), Van Ness ES (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.