Is Moten Elementary School a good school?

Moten Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

How many students attend Moten Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Moten Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Moten Elementary School?

Students at Moten Elementary School are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Moten Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Moten Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kramer Middle School High : Anacostia High School

Moten Elementary School

Summary:

Moten Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 223 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moten Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of DC elementary schools, with a ranking between 101-125 out of 126 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the DC CAPE and PARCC, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Despite the relatively high spending of $35,060 per student, which is significantly higher than the district average, and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, the school's academic outcomes remain persistently low. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student performance at Moten Elementary School.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Turner Elementary School, Ketcham Elementary School, and Excel Academy, Moten Elementary School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (97.31%) and its consistently low academic performance. This raises questions about the equity and accessibility of quality education for this student population within the District of Columbia Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1565 Morris Rd. SE
Washington, DC 20020

(202) 698-1111

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $35,060

Students who attend Moten Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kramer Middle School
High:	Anacostia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.1%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Moten Elementary School ranks worse than 80.2% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 60^th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.1%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moten Elementary School is 8.2, which is the 11^th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)

Compare Moten Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moten Elementary School is $35,060, which is the 8^th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moten Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moten Elementary School 101^st of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Moten Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Moten Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Moten Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	18.61	100^th	111	9.9%
2011	16.35	102^nd	111	8.1%
2012	16.56	102^nd	112	8.9%
2014	9.38	105^th	109	3.7%
2015	19.20	86^th	97	11.3%
2016	14.15	95^th	99	4.0%
2017	14.97	101^st	108	6.5%
2018	10.90	119^th	120	0.8%
2019	16.69	113^th	122	7.4%
2024	25.50	101^st	126	19.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Moten Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.06	107^th	110	2.7%
2019	13.15	111^th	117	5.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Moten Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.54	88^th	90	2.2%
2019	20.24	82^nd	91	9.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Moten Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.81	112^th	113	0.9%
2019	23.29	94^th	113	16.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Moten Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	10.74	99^th	100	1.0%
2019	19.30	99^th	106	6.6%
2023	20.23	53^rd	60	11.7%
2024	42.11	36^th	63	42.9%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Moten Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	371	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	377	377
1990	0	346	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1991	0	339	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1992	0	319	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1993	0	343	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1994	0	331	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1995	0	381	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1996	0	381	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1997	0	368	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1998	0	318	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1999	0	375	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2000	0	387	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
2001	0	319	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2002	0	348	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2003	0	348	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2004	0	379	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2005	0	340	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2006	0	306	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2007	0	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2008	0	242	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2009	0	438	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	442
2010	0	400	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2011	0	362	1	0	0	0	0	0	363
2012	0	313	2	0	0	0	0	0	315
2013	0	329	2	4	0	0	0	0	335
2014	0	356	2	4	0	0	0	0	362
2015	0	389	2	2	0	1	1	0	395
2016	0	413	2	6	1	0	1	0	423
2017	0	393	2	9	1	0	0	0	405
2018	0	395	1	5	0	0	0	0	401
2019	1	316	1	4	1	0	0	0	323
2020	0	281	0	5	0	0	0	0	286
2021	0	235	0	3	0	0	2	0	240
2022	1	203	0	6	0	0	2	0	212
2023	0	217	0	3	0	0	3	0	223
2024	0	231	0	4	0	0	3	0	238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moten Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	371	22.0	16.8	77.1
1989	377	25.0	15.0	75.9
1990	347	15.0	23.1	0.9
1991	339	24.0	14.1	53.7
1992	320	18.0	17.7	93.8
1993	343	20.0	17.2	85.1
1994	331	12.0	27.6	94.9
1995	381	21.0	18.1	94.8
1996	381	21.0	18.1	94.8
1997	368	13.0	28.3	94.8
1998	319	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	376	34.0	11.1	n/a
2000	387	31.0	12.5	n/a
2001	320	35.0	9.1	67.8
2002	348	n/a	n/a	84.8
2003	348	n/a	n/a	84.8
2004	380	26.0	14.6	88.2
2005	340	32.0	10.6	99.1
2006	306	32.0	9.6	85.6
2007	236	27.0	8.7	98.3
2008	243	4.0	60.8	98.8
2009	442	42.1	10.5	92.5
2010	403	34.0	11.8	96
2011	363	32.0	11.3	99.2
2012	315	22.0	14.3	75.9
2013	335	19.5	17.1	79.4
2014	362	22.0	16.4	99.2
2015	395	31.0	12.7	100
2016	423	32.0	13.2	100
2017	405	36.5	11.0	n/a
2018	401	29.0	13.8	n/a
2019	323	32.0	10.0	n/a
2020	286	25.0	11.4	n/a
2021	240	29.4	8.1	n/a
2022	212	24.7	8.5	n/a
2023	223	25.0	8.9	n/a
2024	238	29.0	8.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Moten Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	371	22.0	16.8	77.1
1989	377	25.0	15.0	75.9
1990	347	15.0	23.1	0.9
1991	339	24.0	14.1	53.7
1992	320	18.0	17.7	93.8
1993	343	20.0	17.2	85.1
1994	331	12.0	27.6	94.9
1995	381	21.0	18.1	94.8
1996	381	21.0	18.1	94.8
1997	368	13.0	28.3	94.8
1998	319	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	376	34.0	11.1	n/a
2000	387	31.0	12.5	n/a
2001	320	35.0	9.1	67.8
2002	348	n/a	n/a	84.8
2003	348	n/a	n/a	84.8
2004	380	26.0	14.6	88.2
2005	340	32.0	10.6	99.1
2006	306	32.0	9.6	85.6
2007	236	27.0	8.7	98.3
2008	243	4.0	60.8	98.8
2009	442	42.1	10.5	92.5
2010	403	34.0	11.8	96
2011	363	32.0	11.3	99.2
2012	315	22.0	14.3	75.9
2013	335	19.5	17.1	79.4
2014	362	22.0	16.4	99.2
2015	395	31.0	12.7	100
2016	423	32.0	13.2	100
2017	405	36.5	11.0	n/a
2018	401	29.0	13.8	n/a
2019	323	32.0	10.0	n/a
2020	286	25.0	11.4	n/a
2021	240	29.4	8.1	n/a
2022	212	24.7	8.5	n/a
2023	223	25.0	8.9	n/a
2024	238	29.0	8.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Moten Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,669 (12.5%)	$18,636 (87.5%)	$21,305
2020	$3,890 (16.6%)	$19,529 (83.4%)	$23,419
2021	$4,660 (17.4%)	$22,126 (82.6%)	$26,786
2022	$5,341 (17.0%)	$26,143 (83.0%)	$31,484
2023	$4,296 (12.3%)	$30,764 (87.7%)	$35,060

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moten Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Moten Elementary School)	31.7	7.7	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	43.2	37.4	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Moten Elementary School)	4.9	3.9	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	35.8	32.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Moten Elementary School)	4.2	8.7	4.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	39.7	34.8	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Moten Elementary School)	14.9	4.4	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	41.4	41.3	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Moten Elementary School)	13.7	6.1	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	36.4	36.2	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	30.5	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	223	31%
African American	316	217	31.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	3

Schools Near Moten Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Moten Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1565 Morris Rd. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1111	238	29	8.2		0 (0.0%)	231 (97.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	25.5	101^st of 126 public elementary schools	19.8%					(n/a)		7.1	13.8	12.0				14.8	17.2	20.0			$35,060	$4,296	$30,764
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-7735	319	21	15.2		1 (0.3%)	310 (97.2%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$24,321	$3,734	$20,587
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 610-5323	458	34	13.3		0 (0.0%)	453 (98.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	108^th of 126 public elementary schools	14.3%		15.1	124^th of 128 public elementary schools	3.1%	16		7.6	15.7					10.5	15.7				$22,701	$3,578	$19,122
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2335 Raynolds Place SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Rocketship Education DC PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 750-7177	428	23	18.2		0 (0.0%)	420 (98.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	16.8	123^rd of 126 public elementary schools	2.4%		15.6	123^rd of 128 public elementary schools	3.9%			9.8	7.1	7.3				12.2	3.7				$30,129	$6,016	$24,114
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1409 V Street SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3500	423	32	13.2		2 (0.5%)	398 (94.1%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)								(n/a)		19.7						12.7					$24,981	$5,010	$19,971
Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3264 Stanton Rd. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3470	452	36	12.5		0 (0.0%)	439 (97.1%)	10 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15.2	125^th of 126 public elementary schools	0.8%		14.5	125^th of 128 public elementary schools	2.3%			1.5	3.9	8.1				3.1					$26,538	$4,151	$22,388
Ketcham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1919 15th St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1122	250	24	10.6		1 (0.4%)	239 (95.6%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			16.7							3.8			$28,371	$3,885	$24,486
Excel Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Av	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 373-0097	339	38	8.9		2 (0.6%)	328 (96.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.7	117^th of 126 public elementary schools	7.1%		20.9	113^th of 128 public elementary schools	11.7%	4		3.6	16.2	16.0	15.6	31.6	29.0		5.4	4.0	2.3	3.2	$29,351	$4,075	$25,276
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll	Public, Charter	PK	2017 Savannah Terrace SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	AppleTree Early Learning PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 629-2545	51	1	42.5		0 (0.0%)	47 (92.2%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$28,226	$5,480	$22,746
Savoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Shannon Pl. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-2000	199	27	7.3		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.0%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	5.7			3.1									$30,807	$4,740	$26,068

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