Moten ES

Moten ES, a cozy elementary-level community in Washington, District of Columbia, overseen by District of Columbia Public Schools, educates 216 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 38% below the typical public school in District of Columbia, which averages around 348 students.

Within District of Columbia Public Schools, which oversees 117 schools and 52,030 students, Moten ES is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Moten ES records that nearly all students (96%) are Black. Other groups include 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 42% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school reports having 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.0:1, putting Moten ES tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for District of Columbia indicate median household earnings sit near $109,870, 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. Moten ES is one of 247 public schools in District of Columbia (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students).

The closest other public school is DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Moten ES operates from an inner-city location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Moten ES has decreased 46%, going from 401 students in 2018 to 216 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 13.8:1 in 2018 to 7.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.