

Congress Heights · Grades PK3–5
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green provides a safe and nurturing program, fostering a rigorous academic environment for its students in PK3 through elementary grades. Ensuring comprehensive development, the school utilizes Arts Integration, Blended Learning, and a Restorative Justice Program to support student growth and well-being. Enrichment opportunities extend beyond the classroom, including the UPO Infant and Toddler Child Center, DC Reading Clinic, Girls on the Run, and Kid Power Inc., offering diverse avenues for development. The school day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and a uniform is required. For families considering enrollment, lottery priority is given to students who are in-boundary with a sibling attending or in-boundary with a sibling offered a spot, recognizing community connections.
“Malcolm X Elementary School provides a safe and nurturing program that produces a rigorous academic environment for our students in grades PK3 through fifth grade. Our staff is committed to delivering a challenging academic program that supports social emotional growth for every child.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
UPO Infant and Toddler Child Center · DC Reading Clinic · Girls on the Run · Kid Power Inc. · Baseball
1500 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE SE
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
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Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green serves grades PK3–5 in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington DC.
Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green is located in Ward 8, Congress Heights, Washington DC.
Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green is DCPS (DC Public Schools). Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green received a 3/5 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.
Yes. As a DC public school, Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.
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