Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hope Community Pcs - Lamond 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
83%
64%
White
1%
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
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Hope Community Pcs - Lamond?
202 students attend Hope Community Pcs - Lamond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hope Community Pcs - Lamond students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Community Pcs - Lamond?
Hope Community Pcs - Lamond has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hope Community Pcs - Lamond offer ?
Hope Community Pcs - Lamond offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hope Community Pcs - Lamond part of?
Hope Community Pcs - Lamond is part of HOPE Community Public Charter School District.
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