Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is approximately equal to 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 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: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School's student population of 216 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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 - Ideal Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#120 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
94%
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
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School is ranked #120 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?
11-19% 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 - Ideal Elementary School?
216 students attend Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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 - Ideal Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School located?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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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