Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#90 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
94%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School's ranking?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School often compared to?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lorraine H. Whitlock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School?
228 students attend Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School offer ?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School part of?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School is part of Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School located?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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