Janney Elementary School

Janney Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
4130 Albemarle St NW,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
4.0
4.4
684 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Norah Lycknell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
86%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
82.4%
State Average
22.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
680:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.4%
White
69.8%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic
9.4%
Black
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/7/2024
I went to Janney Elementary School from Pre-K4 to Fifth Grade and I had a lot of fun. There isn't much importance placed on academics obviously, and looking back it seems like kind of a blur, since I can't really remember what I learned specifically. There were fun field trips though, so that's nice, and I never felt unsafe when I was there. It is in an amazing and safe location, and there are before school and after school childcare programs offered called JAC, which I took part in as long as I could.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 10 Reviews
3.0 other
6/28/2025
We are leaving Janney and a large number of families of children above grade 2 are, as well. Principal Danielle Singh has created a culture of no accountability, including allowing an abusive teacher to continue teaching after three years of bad behavior (including refusing to allow students to rece...
5.0 parent
6/11/2025
One of the best elementary schools in DC. The teachers are very engaging with the students. The support staff and administrators are wonderful. The school is well run, has a fantastic PTA and parent support, lots of after-school and extracurricular activities for a wide variety of interests. It prep...
5.0 parent
3/25/2024
The best school in DC BY FAR! Every single one of the staff members are very engaged with all of the students. They recognize and know each and every student by name. They foster and nurturing loving environment to make all new students and current students feel welcomed and heard /seen. They operat...
5.0 parent
5/25/2023
Janney is a wonderful school and one of the best in DC. The teachers and staff foster a warm, nurturing environment that celebrates learning. The after-school programming is amazing and the community is very welcoming. It's an exceptional school!

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Janney Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. The school has a total enrollment of 684 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Janney Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,435,398. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jackson Reed High School, MacArthur High School, Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Janney Elementary School.

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