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Turner Elementary School

publicWard 8

Douglass · Grades PK3–5

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
3 / 5 stars · Score 45.3 / 100
Enrollment: 522

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

About Turner Elementary School

Turner Elementary School prepares students for academic success, striving to facilitate a love for learning and discovery. The school offers a robust curriculum that includes Arts Integration, fostering creativity alongside academics, and Blended Learning, which utilizes technology to personalize instruction. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Turner develops inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in diverse enrichment activities such as DC Scores Soccer & Poetry, Orchestra, Basketball, and Flag Football. The school operates from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and a uniform is required. Families residing in-boundary with a sibling already attending or offered admission receive lottery priority.

At Turner Elementary School, we prepare students in every possible way for academic success. Our mission is to facilitate a love for learning and to transform our students into lifelong learners. We are fortunate to have the support of many community partners to supplement our rigorous academic program. We are poised for success because we are turning potential into reality. Parents, staff and administrators are fully committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and rich learning environment for

Specialized Programs

Arts IntegrationBlended LearningInternational BaccalaureateSchool Garden

Enrichment

DC Scores Soccer & Poetry · Orchestra · Basketball · Flag Football · Field of Dreams Baseball

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

Address

3264 STANTON ROAD SE

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Turner 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

Arts IntegrationBlended LearningInternational BaccalaureateSchool Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Turner Elementary School serve?+

Turner Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Douglass neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Turner Elementary School in?+

Turner Elementary School is located in Ward 8, Douglass, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Turner Elementary School?+

Turner 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 Turner Elementary School's OSSE star rating?+

Turner Elementary School 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.

Is Turner Elementary School tuition-free?+

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

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