Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es ranks within the top 20% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
17%
Black
90%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es's ranking?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es is ranked #37 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es?
448 students attend Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es offer ?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es part of?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es is part of DC Prep PCS School District.
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