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Burroughs Elementary School

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2026-27 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2026-27 All

Address 1820 MONROE STREET NE Phone 202-576-6150 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Melanie Symister
202-576-6150
melanie.symister@k12.dc.gov
Learn more about special education feeder patterns in DCPS

This school offers Early Action guaranteed PK3 and PK4. Learn more HERE.

School Hours 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_{No Cost}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

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

About this school

John Burroughs Elementary School is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) school serving PK3-5th grade. STEM is the foundation with a focus on data-driven instruction, enabling learners to become college & career ready. Our vision is to provide a safe and diverse learning environment that operates as a collaborative community.

Feeder Pattern

Brookland Middle School

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Restorative Justice Program
STEM Focus

Additional Enrichment Offered

DC Stem Network, Casey Trees, Anacostia Watershed Society, DC Recycles

Points of Pride

• STEM school
• Honor Roll
• Recycling School

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 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 2024-25 Enrollment 331 Student Demographics

57% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

13% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

27% White non-Hispanic

2% Multiracial

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

School Report Card

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

PK3

32

3

PK4

8

2

K

10

1

9

0

2

8

1

3

13

0

4

7

0

5

1

8

2

_{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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