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Bishop Elementary School (Formerly Brent ES)

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2026-27 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2026-27 All

Address 301 NORTH CAROLINA AVENUE SE Phone 202-698-3363 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Whitney Paxson
202-698-3363
whitney.paxson@k12.dc.gov
Learn more about special education feeder patterns in DCPS

Bishop ES will be temporarily located at 2501 11th Street NW for SY26-27. Bishop ES will offer Equitable Access as a lottery preference for in-boundary PK3 & PK4 applicants.

School Hours 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-8:35 a.m
3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_Fee-based_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

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

About this school

At Gardner Bishop Elementary (formerly Brent Elementary School), we bring together a diverse learning community of students, staff and families to provide an academic, ethical and personalized foundation for success in a global society. The goal is to nurture self-motivated and joyful learners who are creative and critical in their thinking and highly capable in their communication.

Feeder Pattern

Jefferson Middle School Academy

Specialized Programs

Restorative Justice Program
School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

Cross Country, Track, Girls on the Run, Honors Choir, Instrumental Music Instruction, Science and Engineering, Language Classes

Points of Pride

• Dedicated, experience and talented educators in every classroom including several Rubenstein Awardees
• Highly active and engaged parent organizations providing support and collaborative dialogue
• Located in Historic Capitol Hill, walking distance from the nation's most treasured monuments, institutions and museums

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 386 Student Demographics

17% Black/African-American

3% Asian

8% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

62% White non-Hispanic

10% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. In-boundary w Sibling Attending
2. In-boundary w Sibling Offered
3. In-boundary w Equitable Access
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

29

139

2

PK4

2

96

11

K

30

91

28

1

8

62

3

2

3

34

6

3

4

31

4

1

27

6

5

3

13

0

_{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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