Plummer ES

4601 Texas Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20019

profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Plummer+Elementary+School

233 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Plummer Elementary School, located at 4601 Texas Ave SE in Washington, D.C., is a public elementary school serving students within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the Ward 7 community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that focuses on the core foundations of literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of the DCPS network, Plummer Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing rigorous instruction and community engagement.

The school strives to create a holistic learning experience, often integrating various extracurricular activities and support services to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Plummer Elementary works to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all learners. Parents and community members interested in specific academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or recent school initiatives can find comprehensive information through the official DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov.

233

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plummer ES
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	49
Black	183
Two or More	1

Black
183 (78.5%)
Hispanic
49 (21.0%)
Two or More
1 (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)939-4360
Website:	http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Plummer+Elementary+School
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 21