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Payne ES

Washington, District of Columbia · Grades PreK to 5 · District of Columbia Public Schools

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About Payne ES

Payne ES is a public school in Washington, District of Columbia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 398 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Washington. With about 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in District of Columbia. Within 5 miles there are 254 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. District of Columbia Public Schools runs 115 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1445 C St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone	(202) 698-3262
School district	District of Columbia Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	398
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, District of Columbia

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 110003000157). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Payne ES serve?

Payne ES serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Payne ES?

Payne ES reported 398 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Payne ES?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 398 students and 33 teachers in federal data.

Is Payne ES a public or charter school?

Payne ES is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Payne ES in?

Payne ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/dc/district-of-columbia-public-schools/

Where is Payne ES located?

Payne ES is at 1445 C St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. The phone number is (202) 698-3262.

How many other schools are near Payne ES?

There are 254 other schools within 5 miles of Payne ES in our directory.