Takoma Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-8

7010 Piney Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC

Takoma Neighborhood

District Of Columbia Public Schools

388 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Rikki Taylor

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
26%

Reading Proficiency
27%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

27%

Math Proficiency

26%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 49	Full Time Teachers 49
Teachers in First or Second Year 16.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

477:1

Student Diversity

Male 54%	Female 45.8%
Black 52.4%	Hispanic 31.7%
White 11%	Two or more races 4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

4/23/2026

I’m disappointed with my experience at Tacoma Elementary School this year. My son has attended for three years, but during his second-grade year, I’ve noticed concerning behavior from both his classroom teacher and dance teacher. There have been moments where my son felt singled out and antagonized,...

5.0 parent

5/5/2023

Current Pre-K parent. Takoma is a wonderful school. The principal and AP are super engaged, and the teachers work really hard to make sure the students are learning and developing, and most importantly excited about coming to school everyday.

5.0 parent

5/2/2023

I have two kids at Takoma and we've been at the school for five years. We love it and our kids love it. They're happy to arrive at school every morning and they're learning a ton. The school is really great at meeting kids where they are and challenging them to make individual goals for themselves....

5.0 parent

1/15/2020

My son has been at TEC for 3 years now- will be going into first grade in 9/2020, and his sister will be joining for pre-K. TEC is a wonderful, wonderful school. The staff and teachers are loving and responsive. Look beyond test scores. My son has great friends, has learned to read the first months...

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Average Home Value

$769,656

Median Lot Size

4,791 Sq Ft

% Renters

49%

Average Household Income

$146,817

% of College Grads

64.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,803 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

71.8%

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Playground at the Parks DC

Trails
Playground

Takoma Community Center

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Skateboard

Lamond Recreation Center

Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground

Marvin Caplan Park

Picnic Area
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Takoma Playground

Basketball
Skateboard
Soccer

Dog Park at The Parks

Dog Park
Trails

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District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20012 Takoma

Takoma Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 388 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Takoma Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $769,656. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coolidge High School, Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland, Columbia Heights Education Campus, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Takoma Elementary School.

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