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Powell Elementary School

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2022-23 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2022-23 All

Address 1350 Upshur St. NW Phone 202-671-6270 Who can I talk to about special education services? Morretta Henderson-Sims
202-671-6270
[email protected]

School Hours 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Extended Hours 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

After care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

About this school

Powell Elementary is an award-winning community school focused on academic success for all. Students demonstrate academic achievement through portfolios, performances, and assessments. Through our Dual Language program students have the opportunity to become bilingual while acquiring the skills they need to succeed in a global society.

Feeder Pattern

MacFarland Middle School
Columbia Heights Education Campus 6–8 (CHEC)

Specialized Programs

Dual Language/Immersion
Interscholastic Sports

Additional Enrichment Offered

Creative Curriculum, Quarterly Expeditions/Field Trips, Blended Learning

Points of Pride

• A multicultural and international school that focuses on providing an excellent bilingual education to students through the partnerships.
• Strong English and Spanish Language Learning instruction, Special Education, inclusion, and counseling services.
• Art, music, physical education, science, library/media for every student.

2019-20 PARCC Scores

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

Did not yet meet expectations
Partially met expectations
Approached expectations
Met expectations
Exceeded expectations

Total 2020-21 Enrollment 517 Student Demographics

10% Black/African-American

2% Asian

73% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

13% White non-Hispanic

2% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. In Boundary w/Sibling Attending
2. In Boundary w/Sibling Offered
3. Sibling Attending
4. Sibling Offered
5. In Boundary
6. Proximity
Additional Resources

School Report Card

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2021-2022 LOTTERY

This school has multiple lottery options, please visit the historic waitlist page HERE for detailed data.

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].}

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