Nia Community Pcs Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Nia Community Pcs Elementary School serves 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
(10-11)
20-24%
47%
(10-11)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
99%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School District Name
Nia Community PCS School District
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Nia Community Pcs Elementary School?
202 students attend Nia Community Pcs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nia Community Pcs Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nia Community Pcs Elementary School?
Nia Community Pcs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nia Community Pcs Elementary School offer ?
Nia Community Pcs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nia Community Pcs Elementary School part of?
Nia Community Pcs Elementary School is part of Nia Community PCS School District.

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