Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es

100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
9/
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Top 20%
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
  • : Top 20% in DC
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#37 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
50-54%
32%
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(18-19)
40-44%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
17%
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Black
90%
65%
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White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
8%
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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