Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#72 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
30%
63%
White
22%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School's ranking?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School?
357 students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% 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 - Elementary School?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School offer ?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School part of?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School is part of E.L. Haynes PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School located?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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