Serving 252 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). 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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School 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 Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#147 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
96%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
85%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Dc - Spring Academy Pcs, Dorothy I. Height Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School?
252 students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School located?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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