Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland ranks in the top 20% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is 0.72, which is more 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
#30 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
31%
64%
White
38%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland's ranking?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is ranked #30 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland often compared to?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brooklandis often viewed alongside schools like Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland?
355 students attend Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland students are White, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland offer ?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland part of?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is part of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland located?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
School Reviews
5 1/25/2008
My daughter has been attending EWS for 5 years. She has been nurtured as a full human being there--challenged academically, taught by an international, well-trained and professional teaching staff. She has daily art, drama, music, and P.E. classes. The school provides an excellent bilingual education (either Spanish/English or French/English) and has a central commitment to fostering a sense of social justice and community responsibility in its students. This year, the school instituted a "healthy living" curriculum which encourages healthy eating, exercise, and environmentally conscious lifestyles for teachers and parents. The support services for children with learning disabilities are quite good, and the school is alive with all sorts of extracurricular activities for children and their families, including a Saturday academy with free violin, guitar, and steel drum lessons, French, English, and Spanish classes for parents, a biking club and a Scout troop, among other things. The 6th graders travel each year to either Martinique or Panama, depending on their target languages. This is a very special school, which nurtures and challenges students to be excellent thinkers and excellent human beings.
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