Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
17%
Black
95%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
79%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #159 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Dc - Spring Pcs, Dorothy I. Height Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School?
273 students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School located?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong 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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