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Shirley Chisholm Elementary School

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 1001 G STREET SE Phone 202-939-4810 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Ricardo Montes
202-939-4810
ricardo.montes@k12.dc.gov
Learn more about special education feeder patterns in DCPS

This school offers a Spanish immersion program and a traditional program. You may apply to one or both. Tyler ES will offer Equitable Access designated seats for in-boundary PK3 & PK4 applicants in the lottery.

School Hours 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Extended Hours 3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

About this school

Shirley Chisholm Elementary is a loving, vibrant, and beautifully diverse learning community. Located on Capitol Hill, we are a world-class school where our mission is to engage, educate, and empower all learners with excellence. We offer Dual Language Spanish Immersion, Arts-Focused Integration, and Specialized Instruction programming for a variety of student learning needs and styles. We value our strong collaboration with families and our community partners. We are committed to our students' life-long, holistic success.

Feeder Pattern

Jefferson Middle School Academy

Specialized Programs

Arts Integration
Blended Learning
Dual Language/Immersion
Interscholastic Sports

Additional Enrichment Offered

SPORTS: Basketball, Soccer, Dance, etc. CLUBS: Spanish, Film, Drama, etc. ENRICHMENT: Embassy Adoption FIELD TRIPS: Broadway, DC Museums etc.

Points of Pride

• Our students engage in experiential learning opportunities and they possess 21st century, global competencies as empowering skills of success.
• Students participate in numerous enrichment activities and programs, such as film, sports, gardening, drama, and dance.
• We value our work with families and our school partners with open lines of communication, collaboration, and shared leadership.

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school's DC CAPE and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website. Learn more about this school’s DC public school programming at their DCPS School Profile Page. Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 542 Student Demographics

55% Black/African-American

1% Asian

16% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

23% White non-Hispanic

5% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences 1. In-boundary w Sibling Attending
2. In-boundary w Sibling Offered
3. In-boundary
4. Sibling Attending
5. Sibling Offered
6. Proximity Additional Resources

School Report Card

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

This school has multiple lottery options, please visit the historic waitlist page HERE for detailed data.

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.}

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