HOPE Community Public Charter School District

2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 227 students in HOPE Community Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in HOPE Community Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
227 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

HOPE Community Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (DC)
#50 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
19%
10-14%
31%
≤5%
10%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
41%
19%
% Black
59%
63%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $60,952 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 149% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $65,665 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 149% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$60,952
$31,299
Spending / Student
$65,665
$31,192

Best HOPE Community Public Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to HOPE Community Public Charter School District?
HOPE Community Public Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of HOPE Community Public Charter School District?
HOPE Community Public Charter School District is ranked #51 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in HOPE Community Public Charter School District?
59% of HOPE Community Public Charter School District students are Black, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of HOPE Community Public Charter School District?
HOPE Community Public Charter 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 HOPE Community Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $65,665 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 149% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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