H.D. Cooke Elementary School

2525 17th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20009

School District

District Of Columbia Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 01, 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.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 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.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 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.
Submitted by parent on October 30, 2013

H.D.Cooke is not serious about educated their student please home school before you make this mistake
Submitted by parent on November 02, 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.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 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!!
Submitted by parent on May 19, 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.