Hearst Elementary School

What Hearst Elementary School does

Hearst Elementary School (legally "Phoebe Hearst Elementary School") is a public PK through 5th-grade elementary school operating within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system at 3950 37th St NW, Washington, DC. Founded around 1932 and marking its 90th anniversary in 2022, the school serves in-boundary neighborhood families as well as out-of-boundary applicants routed through the centralized MySchoolDC lottery for PK-4 and K-5 seats, while CES (Communication and Education Support) autism placements are assigned via Early Stages and DCPS Office of Specialized Instruction rather than the lottery.

The instructional model combines a research-based Responsive Classroom approach with third-party educational technology including iReady (adaptive ELA/Math), Eureka Math, SmartBoards, iPads, STEMScopes, DCPS Cornerstone Projects, Project Lead the Way resources, and Discovery Education Techbook. The CES autism program offers smaller student-to-teacher ratios, classroom-connected sensory rooms, individualized education plans, and consulting clinicians in occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, social work, and physical therapy. Before- and after-school care is operated on-site by Capitol Language Services (SY 26-27) with prior Spanish-immersion aftercare from CommuniKids, and the adjacent Hearst Recreation Center hosts DPR Afternoon Access programming.

Hearst is a government entity rather than a commercial business; operating funding flows from DCPS budget allocations, with no tuition charged to in-boundary families. Supplemental revenue is community-driven through the PTA's annual auction, Fall Festival, Read-a-Thon (108 participants, 132,336 minutes, and over $11,000 raised for the Families in Need fund in 2024), and a GiveButter donation channel. Current leadership comprises Principal Andral Hills and Assistant Principal Larin Rottman.

Name

Hearst Elementary School

Legal name

Phoebe Hearst Elementary School

Website

https://hearstes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hearst Elementary School is a DCPS-operated public PK-5 elementary school in Washington, DC, founded circa 1932. It serves in-boundary and MySchoolDC lottery-enrolled families with a general education program, a CES autism specialization, and PTA-funded enrichment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Elementary Education (K-5)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-5 instruction
• Special education services
• Arts integrated curriculum
• Before and after care

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. DCPS Public School Funding: As a District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) institution, Hearst Elementary receives government funding for educational operations, staffing, and facilities through the DCPS budget allocation system.
2. PTA Fundraising: The Parent-Teacher Association raises funds through annual auctions, Fall Festival events, Read-a-Thon community events, and direct donations to support after school enrichment programs, teacher professional development, supplies, computer equipment, field trips, and the school library.
3. Support Donations: Community donations through platforms like GiveButter for specific school initiatives and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hearst Elementary School is a public PK-5 elementary school operated by the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), providing general classroom instruction, a CES autism inclusion program, before- and after-care, and arts- and STEM-integrated enrichment. The school serves in-boundary families tuition-free and out-of-boundary families via the MySchoolDC lottery, with curriculum aligned to DCPS standards.

Product overview

Hearst Elementary School is a public elementary school (PK through 5th grade) within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school does not offer a commercial software product or technology platform. Its educational offerings include a general education program, a Communication and Education Support (CES) program for students with autism, before/after care services operated by third-party providers, enrichment programs, and various community events organized through the PTA. There are no distinct branded software products, modules, or technology offerings to catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General PK-5 Education Program Standard public elementary school instruction in core subjects (math, ELA, science, social studies) aligned to DCPS curriculum standards, delivered in mixed-age and single-grade classrooms with average class sizes of roughly 17-20 students. Available tuition-free to in-boundary D.C. families and via MySchoolDC lottery to out-of-boundary applicants.
• CES Autism Inclusion Program A specialized inclusion program supporting students with autism spectrum disorder alongside general education peers, with dedicated staff and individualized supports under DCPS special education guidelines.
• Arts-Integrated Enrichment Program School-wide arts integration and PTA-funded artist residencies (dance, music, drama, visual art) embedded into the elementary experience for all Hearst students.
• Before- and After-School Care Extended-day before- and after-care programming delivered by third-party partner vendors on campus, supporting working families whose children attend Hearst.
• STEM / Hands-On Science Enrichment NGSS-aligned science and STEM activities (including STEMScopes and hands-on projects) integrated into the regular school day and enrichment programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 108 students participated in 2024 Read-a-Thon, with 132,336 total minutes logged and over $11,000 raised for Families in Need fund.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capitol Language Services (CLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapitol Language Services (CLS) is Hearst's on-site before- and after-school care provider for SY 26-27, operating daily from early morning through 6:00 PM. CLS and the Hearst PTA jointly provide need-based financial aid for before and after care. Registration deadline is July 15, 2026 for services starting on the first day of school.
• DCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHearst uses DCPS Food and Nutrition Services for school meals, which supports student health and achievement by ensuring all DCPS students receive nutritious meals. Meal prices, payment, and dietary accommodations are managed through DCPS.
• Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe DPR Afternoon Access program is based at the Hearst Recreation Center (3950 37th St NW) near the playground. It offers students programming and is available to DC residents through registration at most.dc.gov.
• CommuniKidsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommuniKids offers 3-day and 5-day per week Spanish immersion aftercare programs. Staff walk students over from Hearst after the school day ends to their location at Cathedral Commons.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Key Elementary School: DCPS PK-5 elementary school in NW DC with comparable arts-integration focus, small class sizes, and a community-driven enrollment model anchored by MySchoolDC.
• Bunker Hill Elementary School: DCPS PK-5 elementary school in NE DC with a comparable PTA-driven fundraising and community engagement model, drawing out-of-boundary families through the same centralized lottery.
• Eaton Elementary School: DCPS PK-5 elementary school in NW DC with a similar multicultural student body and active PTA, competing with Hearst for out-of-boundary seats via the MySchoolDC lottery.
• Lafayette Elementary School: DCPS PK-5 elementary school in upper NW DC with similar dual-language immersion offerings, PTA fundraising model, and reliance on the MySchoolDC lottery for out-of-boundary enrollment.
• Murch Elementary School: DCPS PK-5 elementary school in NW DC comparable in size, programmatic focus, and PTA fundraising sophistication, also drawing out-of-boundary families through the MySchoolDC lottery.
• Stoddert Elementary School: DCPS PK-5 elementary school in NW DC with similar academic profile, PTA-driven fundraising, and out-of-boundary lottery dynamics.
• Janney Elementary School: DCPS public elementary school (PK-5) in NW Washington DC, serving a comparable in-boundary neighborhood with similar MySchoolDC lottery dynamics, PTA-driven fundraising, and core academic programs.
• Oyster-Adams Bilingual School: DCPS PK-8 dual-language bilingual school in NW DC; a comparable DCPS institution with a differentiated language-immersion program that similarly draws out-of-boundary families.
• Ross Elementary School: DCPS PK-5 elementary school in upper NW DC; comparable in size, demographic mix, and community-led governance model.

Broad incumbents

• District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Central Office: The central DCPS district authority that governs Hearst and ~100 other DCPS schools, sets curriculum, allocates budgets, and runs the MySchoolDC lottery that defines Hearst's enrollment funnel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hearst-elementary-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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