Kendall Demonstration Elementary School

800 Florida Ave Ne Washington, DC 20002
kdes.gallaudet.edu

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked DC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Kendall Demonstration Elementary School in Washington, DC, enrolls 112 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based program.
  • Founded in 1857, the school is one of the oldest private elementary schools in the District of Columbia.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 16 teachers serving its diverse student population, which is 80.82% students of color.
  • Located in Northeast Washington, Kendall Demonstration Elementary offers co–ed education with a focus on elementary through middle school grade levels.
  • The school serves families seeking a private PK–8 educational program in a large city community setting.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked DC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Kendall Demonstration Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment highest with 35 students, far more than Grade 8 at 16 and any other grade.
Year Founded
1857
School Calendar
School Motto
The Clerc Center, a federally funded national deaf education center, ensures that the diverse population of deaf and hard of hearing students (birth through age 21) in the nation are educated and empowered and have the linguistic competence to maximize th

Student Body

Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 50%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kendall Demonstration Elementary School's ranking?
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kendall Demonstration Elementary School?
The application deadline for Kendall Demonstration Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kendall Demonstration Elementary School located?
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 11 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $28,885 for elementary schools and $34,932 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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