Hearst ES

3950 37th St. NW
Washington, DC 20008

www.hearstes.org/

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Hearst Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of North Cleveland Park in Northwest Washington, D.C., is a highly regarded public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location near major transit corridors and local parks makes it a central hub for families in the 20008 zip code.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often focusing on project-based learning and fostering strong social-emotional development. With a reputation for high parent involvement and an active PTA, Hearst ES benefits from a supportive environment that prioritizes rigorous instruction alongside enrichment activities. Families looking for more specific information regarding the school’s current performance metrics, enrollment procedures, or specific academic programs can find updated resources on the official [DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov).

356

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hearst ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	42
Black	70
Asian	26
Two or More	29

White
188 (53.0%)
Black
70 (19.7%)
Hispanic
42 (11.8%)
Two or More
29 (8.2%)
Asian
26 (7.3%)

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)282-0106
Website:	http://www.hearstes.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 45

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hearst ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hearst ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	50.6%
Male	175	49.2%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)