Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tree Of Life Community Pcs 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
100%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tree Of Life PCS School District
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School?
286 students attend Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School?
Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School offer ?
Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School part of?
Tree Of Life Community Pcs Elementary School is part of Tree Of Life PCS School District.
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