School-Within-School @ Goding
publicWard 6Stanton Park · Grades PK3–5
OSSE STAR Rating
SY 2018-19Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
About School-Within-School @ Goding
School Within School Goding is a Reggio Emilia-inspired, teacher-directed elementary school serving PK3 through 5th grade. Its mission focuses on supporting each child's potential through a uniquely child-centered and collaborative approach. With a total enrollment of 325 students, the school offers diverse enrichment opportunities, including Interscholastic Sports, Basketball, Coed Soccer, Composting, a 4th and 5th grade Homework Club, Model UN, and Embassy Adoption. Points of pride include Foodprint's Kitchen and its Award Winning Garden, where students learn about and create healthy treats, alongside being recognized as a Kindness School. School hours are 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and uniforms are not required. Lottery priority is given to siblings attending or siblings offered admission. This school is ideal for families seeking a nurturing, collaborative, and discovery-focused learning environment.
“School-Within-School @ Goding is a teacher-directed, Reggio Emilia-inspired school for PK3-5th grade. Our mission is to support and develop potential through a uniquely child-centered, collaborative teaching and learning environment inspired by the philosophy and practice of the Reggio Schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Basketball · Coed Soccer · Composting · 4th and 5th grade Homework Club · Model UN · Embassy Adoption · and Newberry Club
Address
920 F STREET NE
Enrollment Lottery
Required
Free transit for students
All DC residents enrolled at School-Within-School @ Goding (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does School-Within-School @ Goding serve?+
School-Within-School @ Goding serves grades PK3–5 in the Stanton Park neighborhood of Washington DC.
What ward is School-Within-School @ Goding in?+
School-Within-School @ Goding is located in Ward 6, Stanton Park, Washington DC.
How do I apply to School-Within-School @ Goding?+
School-Within-School @ Goding 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 School-Within-School @ Goding's OSSE star rating?+
School-Within-School @ Goding received a 5/5 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 School-Within-School @ Goding tuition-free?+
Yes. As a DC public school, School-Within-School @ Goding is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.
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