Payne ES
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1445 C St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 · (202) 698-3262 · Part of District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington’s School Grade A− better than 76% of District of Columbia school districts
Students
398
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Payne ES
- Small classes: 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 24.8% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Washington kids: 24 middle schools
On the path
Where Washington kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–5Payne ESYou are here
6–824 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗1445 C St. SE, Washington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K98
Kindergarten54
Grade 159
Grade 251
Grade 344
Grade 442
Grade 550
Enrollment over time
319’20
292’21
317’22
376’23
398’24
Up 24.8% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Black 52%White 36%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 6%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Payne ES from Washington families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.