At a glance
Reported students
415
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Tubman ES: 415 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
6:1 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
- 529
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Tubman ES
Tubman 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 415 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (51.8%) and Black (39.3%). English learners represent 52.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tubman ES
- 1How do the reported 6:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.5 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 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
- 19.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White6.5%
- Hispanic51.8%
- Black39.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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.
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
Lawrence E. Boone ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Beers ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Brent ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
H.D. Cooke ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Stoddert ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students