Top Rankings
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 693 students in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
2 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
693 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
51%
63%
% White
23%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,147 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,029
$31,299
Spending / Student
$19,147
$31,192
Best Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 693 students.
What is the rank of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District is ranked #10 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 20%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District?
51% of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,147 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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