William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
99%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
City Arts & Preparatory Public Charter 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs?
241 students attend William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs offer ?
William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs part of?
William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs is part of City Arts & Preparatory Public Charter School District.
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