H.D. Cooke Elementary School
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 939-5390
Fax: (202) 671-2757
District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 406 students
H.D. Cooke Elementary School, a public school located in Washington, DC, serves grades PK-5 in the District Of Columbia Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
H.D. Cooke Elementary School is a public school located in Washington, DC. 406 students attend H.D. Cooke Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education data from DC Public Schools. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. |
Posted: January 13, 2026
HD Cooke and the staff there has been a great support to me and my granddaughter. I greatly appreciate all of them. Great School. 10 stars if I could.
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Posted: November 1, 2018
This is my child's first year in pre-K 3 at H.D. Cooke and we have been pleasantly surprised with what this school can offer in terms of nurturing environment, learning opportunities, caring teachers, attentive personnel and amazing classmates. I can't also praise enough the staff at aftercare program who are as involved and genuinely interested in children's success as the school teachers. The school certainly exceeded our expectations. There are certainly areas of improvement such as more parental involvement at school but overall, I feel we won a lottery by sending our kid to this hidden gem of a school.
Posted: November 1, 2018
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Posted: September 4, 2017
I am a parent of a child in the pre-K and my experience with the school in general and with the pre-K teachers as well as the school leadership has been fantastic.
Posted: April 23, 2015
H.D. Cooke Elementary School is evolving with a new principal. They have had a series of new programs which were Thai Food Day and STEM Nights.
Posted: October 29, 2013
H.D.Cooke is not serious about educated their student please home school before you make this mistake
Posted: November 1, 2012
My daughter is in her second year at HD Cooke. She's in PreK now and absolutely loves it! She has made a lot of wonderful friends. Her teachers are very attentive, involved, and dedicated. They are all genuinely excited about the children and their learning experience. The school has lots of events, and strives to create a strong healthy community among the parents and teachers. Love love love the new LEED certified building! Areas of improvement: Parents could be more involved and communication and involvement of the upper level staff could be improved.
Posted: August 20, 2011
What really impressed me most about this school is the candor and can-do attitude of the staff, along with tremendously engaged teachers who really care for the children. My son went here last year for PreK and had a fantastic experience. Why? The teachers, aids, heck, even Mr. Broadtree, the janitor demonstrated pride in their work and reach out to families, regardless. Special shout out to Ms. Miller + Ms. Vives!!
Posted: May 18, 2011
I AM A FORMER PARENT RATING HD.COOKE IS A GREAT SCHOOL BUT THE PRINCIPAL IS SO UNPROFFESIONAL UNPLEASENT AND TALK.LIKE SHE IS A HOOD GIRL... OTHER THAN PRINCIPAL ALL STAFF ARE GREAT.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 3.2 mi | |
| 2 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 3.8 mi | |
| 3 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 4.6 mi | |
| 4 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 5 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 6 mi | |
| 6 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.2 mi | |
| 7 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 8 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 9 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 7.4 mi | |
| 10 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.6 mi | |
| 11 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 7.6 mi | |
| 12 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.8 mi | |
| 13 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 7.8 mi | |
| 14 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.3 mi | |
| 15 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.8 mi | |
| 16 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 1.2 mi | |
| 2 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 2.2 mi | |
| 3 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 3.1 mi | |
| 4 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 5 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 4.7 mi | |
| 6 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 7 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 7.8 mi | |
| 8 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 9 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 8.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Myer | 3.7 mi. |
| Pentagon | 3.8 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 3.9 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 3.9 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 4 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 4.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 4.3 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 5.9 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 6.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 7.7 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 10 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 11.5 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 15.9 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 20 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 22.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 24.3 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 29.9 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 30.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 31.6 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 34.8 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 40.1 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 41.2 mi. |
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