Truesdell Elementary School
publicWard 4Brightwood Park · Grades PK3–5
About Truesdell Elementary School
Truesdell Elementary School operates with a mission to be a model community that transforms children with love, shaping them into premier scholars, citizens, and future leaders. The school provides a diverse curriculum supported by specific programs such as Blended Learning, offering personalized educational pathways, Interscholastic Sports, promoting healthy competition, and a Restorative Justice Program, fostering conflict resolution. Students also benefit from enrichment opportunities like DCIAA Co-Ed Soccer, DCIAA Cross Country, DCIAA Cheer, and DCIAA Co-Ed Flag Football. The school day runs from 8:55 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and a uniform is required. Lottery priority is extended to in-boundary students with a sibling attending or a sibling offered admission.
“Truesdell is THE model school community that transforms children with love into premier scholars, citizens and leaders of tomorrow capable of fundamentally disrupting systemic racism in order to achieve their full potential and thereby removing the barriers for others to fulfill their wildest dreams.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
DCIAA Co-Ed Soccer · DCIAA Cross Country · DCIAA Cheer · DCIAA Co-Ed Flag Football · Girls on the Run · Trojan Track Club · Sports Fundamentals Club
Address
800 INGRAHAM STREET NW
Enrollment Lottery
Not required
Free transit for students
All DC residents enrolled at Truesdell 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.
- Monday8:55 AM to 3:15 PM
- Tuesday8:55 AM to 3:15 PM
- Wednesday9 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday9 AM to 5 PM
- Friday9 AM to 5 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday8:55 AM to 3:15 PM
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Truesdell Elementary School serve?+
Truesdell Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Brightwood Park neighborhood of Washington DC.
What ward is Truesdell Elementary School in?+
Truesdell Elementary School is located in Ward 4, Brightwood Park, Washington DC.
How do I apply to Truesdell Elementary School?+
Truesdell Elementary School is DCPS (DC Public Schools). Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
Is Truesdell Elementary School tuition-free?+
Yes. As a DC public school, Truesdell Elementary School is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.
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