Van Ness Elementary School
1150 5TH STREET SE, Washington, DC
Programs & Activities
Academic Programs
Student Demographics
Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.
Staff & Leadership
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- ✓ arts-integrated learning appeals to your child
- ✓ before-school care is important
- ✓ after-school care is important
- ✓ metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
- ✓ you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
- ✓ your family may qualify for equitable access priority
- ✓ you live in or near Ward 8
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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School Logistics
Open House Dates
- 📅 Feb.12, 2026 10:00am-11:00am RSVP LINK
- 📅 Feb.26, 2026 10:00am-11:00am RSVP LINK
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