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DCPS Ward 4 PK3 to 5 Equitable Access Priority

Powell Elementary School

1350 UPSHUR STREET NW, Washington, DC

44.9%
ELA Proficiency
34.3%
Math Proficiency
10.3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
87%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Dual Language International Baccalaureate (IB)

Student Demographics

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

Black / African American 13%
Hispanic / Latino 68%
White 14%
Asian 1%
Multiracial 3%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
87%

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • your family values bilingual instruction
  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • 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 4

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 25%
Total Matches 78
Waitlist Length 232
Equitable Access Yes

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

School Logistics

Before Care Not available
After Care Available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Columbia Heights
Bus: C75, D40, D4X, D50, D5X, D60, D6X, D74

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.08, 2026 09:00am-10:30am RSVP LINK
  • 📅 Jan.21, 2026 01:00pm-02:30pm RSVP LINK
  • 📅 Feb.20, 2026 09:00am-10:30am RSVP LINK
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