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Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School vs. Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 245 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
245 students
273 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Friendship Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Friendship Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#138 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#110 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Top 50% in DC)
30-39%
(Top 20% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
71
79
Kindergarten Students
38
42
Grade 1 Students
45
40
Grade 2 Students
46
62
Grade 3 Students
45
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Friendship Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Friendship Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Friendship Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
95%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Friendship Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Friendship Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Friendship Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Friendship Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
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0.10
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
88%
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Friendship Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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