Serving 113 students in grades 3, Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
17%
Black
97%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington?
113 students attend Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington?
Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington offer ?
Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington offers enrollment in grades 3
What school district is Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington part of?
Early Childhood Academy Pcs Walter Washington is part of Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School District.
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