Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain 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 - Chamberlain Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#118 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
98%
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
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School-within-school At Goding by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School?
296 students attend Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School located?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain 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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