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Shirley Chisholm ES

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

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About Shirley Chisholm ES

Shirley Chisholm ES serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Washington, District of Columbia. Enrollment was 542 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Washington. With about 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 252 other schools within 5 miles. District of Columbia Public Schools runs 115 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in District of Columbia.

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School facts

Address	1001 G St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone	(202) 939-4810
School district	District of Columbia Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	542
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46
Students per teacher	11.8
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 110003000072). 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 Shirley Chisholm ES serve?

Shirley Chisholm ES serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Shirley Chisholm ES?

Shirley Chisholm ES reported 542 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Chisholm ES?

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 542 students and 46 teachers in federal data.

Is Shirley Chisholm ES a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Shirley Chisholm ES in?

Shirley Chisholm 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 Shirley Chisholm ES located?

Shirley Chisholm ES is at 1001 G St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. The phone number is (202) 939-4810.

How many other schools are near Shirley Chisholm ES?

There are 252 other schools within 5 miles of Shirley Chisholm ES in our directory.