Wheatley Education Campus

1299 Neal St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 361 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 19%). 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 8:1 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 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wheatley Education Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Wheatley Education Campus's student population of 361 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#187 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
19%
10-14%
31%
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
68%
63%
White
4%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wheatley Education Campus's ranking?
Wheatley Education Campus is ranked #187 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 19% 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?
361 students attend Wheatley Education Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wheatley Education Campus students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatley Education Campus?
Wheatley Education Campus has a student ration of 8:1, 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 School District.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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