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DCPS Ward 1 PK3 to 5 Equitable Access Priority

H.D. Cooke Elementary School

2525 17TH STREET NW, Washington, DC

14.9%
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
9.2:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
71%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

School Gardens

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 33%
Hispanic / Latino 59%
White 4%
Asian 2%
Multiracial 1%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
71%

This school may be a fit if…

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  • before-school care is important
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • your family may qualify for equitable access priority
  • you live in or near Ward 1

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

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Lottery Information

Match Rate 52%
Total Matches 68
Waitlist Length 62
Equitable Match Rate 100%
Equitable Access Yes

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Available
After Care Available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Columbia Heights
Bus: C51, C53, C61, C87, D50, D5X, D60, D6X, D72, D74

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.13, 2026 09:00am-10:00am
  • 📅 Feb.10, 2026 09:00am-10:00am
  • 📅 Feb.28, 2026 10:00am-11:00am
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