Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wheatley Education Campus 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheatley EC serves the eastern part of Washington, DC, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically drive to the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheatley Education Campus's student population of 390 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wheatley Education Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatley Education Campus is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatley Education Campus's ranking?
Wheatley Education Campus is ranked #185 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Wheatley Education Campus?
390 students attend Wheatley Education Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wheatley Education Campus students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley Education Campus?
Wheatley Education Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheatley Education Campus offer ?
Wheatley Education Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheatley Education Campus part of?
Wheatley Education Campus is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Wheatley Education Campus located?
Wheatley Education Campus is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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