Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
17%
Black
61%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Community Academy PCS School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Community Academy Amos I?
590 students attend Community Academy Amos I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Community Academy Amos I students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Academy Amos I?
Community Academy Amos I has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Academy Amos I offer ?
Community Academy Amos I offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Academy Amos I part of?
Community Academy Amos I is part of Community Academy PCS School District.
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