Ferebee Hope Elementary School (Closed 2014)

3999 8th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ferebee Hope Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
(12-13)
15-19%
53%
(12-13)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Ferebee Hope Elementary School?
215 students attend Ferebee Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ferebee Hope Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferebee Hope Elementary School?
Ferebee Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ferebee Hope Elementary School offer ?
Ferebee Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ferebee Hope Elementary School part of?
Ferebee Hope Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.

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