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H.D. Cooke Elementary School

publicWard 1

Adams Morgan · Grades PK3–5

2026–27 enrollment openGet lottery alerts:

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
★★★★★
4 / 5 stars · Score 71.4 / 100
Enrollment: 428

Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

About H.D. Cooke Elementary School

H.D. Cooke Elementary School serves students from PK3 through 5th grade. It operates as a Global Studies school, utilizing its program to provide a framework of academic challenge focused on diverse cultures and global awareness. Beyond core academics, students engage with a practical School Garden program. Enrichment activities available include DC Scores, Girls on the Run, and various DCIAA Sports opportunities. The school day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and a uniform is required for all attendees. For families applying through the lottery, priority is extended to in-boundary applicants with a sibling currently attending or with a sibling who has received an offer.

“H.D. Cooke is a Global Studies school serving students in PK3 - 5th grade. We use our Global Studies program that provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world. In addition to our Global Studies program, we also have School-wide Enrichment, with PK-5th grade students participating in Enrichment Clusters.”

Specialized Programs

School Garden

Enrichment

Global Studies School · DC Scores · Girls on the Run · DCIAA Sports · Global Studies After the Bell · Saturday Reading All-Stars

🕐 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.👔 Uniform required

Address

2525 17TH STREET NW

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at H.D. Cooke Elementary School (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.

School Hours

From Google business listing — confirm with the school directly.

  • Monday8:45 AM to 3:15 PM
  • Tuesday8:45 AM to 3:15 PM
  • Wednesday8:45 AM to 3:15 PM
  • Thursday8:45 AM to 3:15 PM
  • Friday8:45 AM to 3:15 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Specialties

School Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does H.D. Cooke Elementary School serve?+

H.D. Cooke Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is H.D. Cooke Elementary School in?+

H.D. Cooke Elementary School is located in Ward 1, Adams Morgan, Washington DC.

How do I apply to H.D. Cooke Elementary School?+

H.D. Cooke Elementary School is DCPS (DC Public Schools) that requires a lottery application. Applications are submitted through MySchoolDC (myschooldc.org), which opens each November and closes in early February. Results are released in late March.

What is H.D. Cooke Elementary School's OSSE star rating?+

H.D. Cooke Elementary School received a 4/5 star rating (★★★★☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.

Is H.D. Cooke Elementary School tuition-free?+

Yes. As a DC public school, H.D. Cooke Elementary School is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.

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