Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H.d. Cooke Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H.d. Cooke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
H.d. Cooke Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
White and Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
H.d. Cooke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H.d. Cooke Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
59%
19%
Black
33%
62%
White
4%
14%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H.d. Cooke Elementary School's ranking?
H.d. Cooke Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are H.d. Cooke Elementary School often compared to?
H.d. Cooke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marie Reed Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend H.d. Cooke Elementary School?
406 students attend H.d. Cooke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of H.d. Cooke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H.d. Cooke Elementary School?
H.d. Cooke Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does H.d. Cooke Elementary School offer ?
H.d. Cooke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H.d. Cooke Elementary School part of?
H.d. Cooke Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is H.d. Cooke Elementary School located?
H.d. Cooke Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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