Top Rankings
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 707 students in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS 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 PCS 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 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
2 Schools
245 Schools
# Students
707 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 56 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.56
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
51%
62%
% White
23%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,612 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,768 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,612
$30,796
Spending / Student
$18,768
$30,691
Best Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District manages 2 public schools serving 707 students.
What is the rank of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District is ranked #10 out of 56 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 PCS School District?
51% of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS 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 PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,768 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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