Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End 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 20-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End's student population of 342 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 440% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End 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 Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is 0.45, which is less 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
#68 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
73%
63%
White
7%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End's ranking?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is ranked #68 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End?
342 students attend Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End offer ?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End part of?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is part of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End located?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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