
Douglass · Grades PK3–5
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
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
Enrichment
DC Scores Soccer & Poetry · Orchestra · Basketball · Flag Football · Field of Dreams Baseball
3264 STANTON ROAD SE
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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.
Turner Elementary School serves grades PK3–5 in the Douglass neighborhood of Washington DC.
Turner Elementary School is located in Ward 8, Douglass, Washington DC.
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.
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.
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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