Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
Be Kind. Work Hard. Get Smart.
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 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
43%
19%
Black
30%
62%
White
19%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School's ranking?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School is ranked #76 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 22% 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?
409 students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% 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 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-5 (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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