C+
Average
62/100

H.D. Cooke ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2525 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 41st percentile in District of Columbia
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against District of Columbia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
389
Students
enrolled
8.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$36K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%41/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 46th percentile in District of Columbia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with District of Columbia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in District of Columbia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (+4 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+13 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the District of Columbia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black25%25%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic42%52%reading +5 pts, math +15 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading +5 pts, math +8 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2525 17th St. NW
City Washington
ZIP Code 20009
District 1100030
NCES School ID 110003000100
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20009

Understanding the community around H.D. Cooke ES helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $132,374
Per Capita Income $101,859
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 63.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.1%
High School or Higher 96.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $723,100
Median Rent $2,208
Owner-Occupied 34.2%
Renter-Occupied 65.8%
View full data for ZIP 20009 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for H.D. Cooke ES.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 54.0%
Black 36.5%
White 4.9%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 389
Teachers (FTE) 45.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for H.D. Cooke ES?
H.D. Cooke ES has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend H.D. Cooke ES?
H.D. Cooke ES has 389 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1.
What grades does H.D. Cooke ES serve?
H.D. Cooke ES serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does H.D. Cooke ES receive per student?
H.D. Cooke ES receives $36,134 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around H.D. Cooke ES in 20009 ▼
Avg Home Value
$571,546
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,758
1-Year Change
-1.3%
% Renters
65.8%

Other Schools in 20009

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026