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E.L. Haynes PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,173 students in E.L. Haynes PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in E.L. Haynes PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
3 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
E.L. Haynes PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
10%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.55
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
59%
19%
% Black
29%
63%
% White
8%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,435 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,187 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,435
$31,299
Spending / Student
$27,187
$31,192
Best E.L. Haynes PCS School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3600 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 667-4446
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to E.L. Haynes PCS School District?
E.L. Haynes PCS School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of E.L. Haynes PCS School District?
E.L. Haynes PCS School District is ranked #22 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in E.L. Haynes PCS School District?
59% of E.L. Haynes PCS School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of E.L. Haynes PCS School District?
E.L. Haynes PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is E.L. Haynes PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,187 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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