School Overview
Tyler Elementary School (ES), located at 1001 G St SE in Washington, D.C., is a prominent public school operating under the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, the school serves as a focal point for the local community, offering a structured academic environment for students in the early years of their education. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond.

As part of the DCPS network, Tyler Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources, including initiatives focused on equity, literacy, and modernizing classroom technology. The school typically emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, often highlighting the importance of family and community engagement in the educational process. Parents and caregivers interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment procedures can find the most up-to-date information regarding their offerings and policies by visiting the official DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov.
542
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirley Chisholm ES
Demographic Student Count
White122
Hispanic86
Black298
Asian5
Two or More29
American Indian2
  • Black
    298 (55.0%)
  • White
    122 (22.5%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    29 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone: (202)939-4810
Website: http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Shirley+Chisholm+Elementary+School
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 135
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shirley Chisholm ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten135
Kindergarten71
Grade 168
Grade 271
Grade 372
Grade 465
Grade 560
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shirley Chisholm ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25446.9%
Male28853.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)