- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, DC
Takoma Es
Federal NCES profile for Takoma Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 110003000011
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Takoma Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the District of Columbia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most District of Columbia schools.
- #91 of 154
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 483
- students enrolled
Takoma Es has class sizes near the District of Columbia median. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Takoma Es ranks #91 of 154 schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Takoma Es grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+15.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 110003000011 · Washington, DC Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Takoma Es grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+15.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Takoma Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 483
Takoma Es
483 students
What this shows Takoma Es reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Takoma Es compares
Takoma Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
White 11.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Takoma Es is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Takoma Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Takoma Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
District of Columbia International School
Standard public school
1,654 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Standard public school
1,563 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Es
Standard public school
923 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Es
Standard public school
821 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Standard public school
797 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Standard public school
791 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Takoma Es
How many students attend Takoma Es?
Takoma Es has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Takoma Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Takoma Es is 11.2:1, which is 9% lower than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Takoma Es?
The largest demographic group at Takoma Es is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Takoma Es?
Takoma Es has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Takoma Es rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Takoma Es ranks #91 of 154 schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Takoma Es, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.