Shirley Chisholm Elementary School
publicWard 6Barracks Row · Grades PK3–5
About Shirley Chisholm Elementary School
Please fill out this form to document your student's tardiness or absence from school: SY 24-25 Absence Form Welcome to Shirley Chisholm Elementary School! ¡Bienvenidos a la Escuela Primaria de Shirley Chisholm! We are grateful you are here. Led by our families and PTA leaders, our school community engaged in a transformational process to dismantle former slave owner, John Tyler, as our school’s namesake. With bold initiative and a spirit of unity, we committed to affirm our diverse identity and our true values. On January 9th, 2024, the DC Council voted and approved our school name change from John Tyler to Shirley Chisholm Elementary School .
Address
1001 G STREET SE
Language Programs
Dual Language/Immersion
Enrollment Lottery
Required
Free transit for students
All DC residents enrolled at Shirley Chisholm 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.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Shirley Chisholm Elementary School serve?+
Shirley Chisholm Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Barracks Row neighborhood of Washington DC.
What ward is Shirley Chisholm Elementary School in?+
Shirley Chisholm Elementary School is located in Ward 6, Barracks Row, Washington DC.
How do I apply to Shirley Chisholm Elementary School?+
Shirley Chisholm 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.
Is Shirley Chisholm Elementary School tuition-free?+
Yes. As a DC public school, Shirley Chisholm Elementary School is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.
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