Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Summary:

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Washington, DC, with a diverse student population and consistently strong academic results.

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the District of Columbia average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's racial diversity, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, and Hispanic students, is another key differentiating factor. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student compared to the district average, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

While Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland outperforms many nearby schools, including Burroughs Elementary School and Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland, which also rank highly, the school's performance for White students is relatively lower compared to other subgroups. This suggests the need to further investigate and address any potential racial achievement gaps. Overall, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland stands out as an exemplary model of a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced public charter school in the Washington, DC area.


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Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 3700 Oakview Terrace NE
       Washington, DC  20017


(202) 265-7237

District: Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,085 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.3%
African American:
29.3%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), African American (29.3%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland employs 28.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is $25,085.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland:

SchoolDigger ranks Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland 19th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS 16th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

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Rank History for all students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 78.43 26th 111 76.6%
2011 78.72 25th 111 77.5%
2012 78.22 23rd 112 79.5%
2014 74.40 26th 109 76.1%
2015 64.79 23rd 97 76.3%
2016 60.68 30th 99 69.7%
2017 56.34 38th 108 64.8%
2018 63.66 32nd 120 73.3%
2019 66.08 33rd 122 73.0%
2022 57.46 30th 97 69.1%
2023 76.36 24th 128 81.3%
2024 79.58 19th 126 84.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.66 18th 25 28.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.52 28th 110 74.5%
2019 74.96 23rd 117 80.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.58 45th 113 60.2%
2019 49.98 51st 113 54.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.33 19th 100 81.0%
2019 66.59 30th 106 71.7%
2023 55.12 21st 60 65.0%
2024 75.40 9th 63 85.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 22nd 29 24.1%
2024 68.65 5th 30 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.56 21st 21 0.0%
2022 27.02 14th 18 22.2%
2023 35.92 18th 25 28.0%
2024 33.78 22nd 26 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Open Quote We love the school! Teachers are experienced and caring, the kids get PE every day as well as art or music. The only negative is that the school administrators are poor at communicating with parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 1 55 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2002 2 103 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2003 2 103 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2004 5 120 0 125 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 2 95 0 153 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 6 98 4 142 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2007 6 80 4 154 2 n/a n/a 0 246
2008 4 75 6 163 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2009 20 134 4 160 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2010 27 155 2 142 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 40 157 2 144 0 0 7 0 350
2012 39 184 2 127 0 0 0 0 352
2013 45 171 2 115 0 1 1 0 335
2014 47 169 1 119 1 0 11 0 348
2015 58 159 1 100 1 0 31 0 350
2016 65 145 1 97 0 0 42 0 350
2017 76 145 4 90 0 0 35 0 350
2018 85 136 3 87 0 0 39 0 350
2019 91 138 4 75 0 0 42 0 350
2020 116 127 5 66 0 0 41 0 355
2021 110 138 7 64 0 0 38 0 357
2022 125 118 4 62 1 0 36 1 347
2023 134 108 5 64 1 0 42 1 355
2024 131 103 3 61 1 0 51 1 351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 76 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 208 n/a n/a 78.4
2003 208 n/a n/a 78.4
2004 250 28.0 8.9 n/a
2005 250 26.0 9.6 85.6
2006 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
2007 246 36.0 6.8 90.7
2008 248 34.0 7.3 96.8
2009 318 49.5 6.4 86.8
2010 326 34.0 9.5 83.7
2011 350 32.0 10.9 79.1
2012 352 42.0 8.3 75
2013 335 32.0 10.4 69.9
2014 348 33.7 10.3 99.1
2015 350 33.0 10.6 55.1
2016 350 29.0 12.0 52.3
2017 350 38.0 9.2 n/a
2018 350 31.2 11.2 n/a
2019 350 43.5 8.0 n/a
2020 355 36.5 9.7 n/a
2021 357 38.0 9.3 n/a
2022 347 44.5 7.7 n/a
2023 355 32.5 10.9 n/a
2024 351 28.5 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 76 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 208 n/a n/a 78.4
2003 208 n/a n/a 78.4
2004 250 28.0 8.9 n/a
2005 250 26.0 9.6 85.6
2006 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
2007 246 36.0 6.8 90.7
2008 248 34.0 7.3 96.8
2009 318 49.5 6.4 86.8
2010 326 34.0 9.5 83.7
2011 350 32.0 10.9 79.1
2012 352 42.0 8.3 75
2013 335 32.0 10.4 69.9
2014 348 33.7 10.3 99.1
2015 350 33.0 10.6 55.1
2016 350 29.0 12.0 52.3
2017 350 38.0 9.2 n/a
2018 350 31.2 11.2 n/a
2019 350 43.5 8.0 n/a
2020 355 36.5 9.7 n/a
2021 357 38.0 9.3 n/a
2022 347 44.5 7.7 n/a
2023 355 32.5 10.9 n/a
2024 351 28.5 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,578 (9.6%) $14,904 (90.4%) $16,482
2020 $1,336 (6.3%) $19,747 (93.7%) $21,083
2021 $1,760 (8.2%) $19,613 (91.8%) $21,373
2022 $4,343 (17.0%) $21,145 (83.0%) $25,488
2023 $2,808 (11.2%) $22,277 (88.8%) $25,085

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 128 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland)38.240.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS)38.228.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland)44.731.9
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS)44.725.3
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland)47.843.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS)47.829.9
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland)41.361.4
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS)41.339
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland)36.344.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS)36.344.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland)51.151.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS)51.151.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350355
 1.4%
African American138108
 21.7%
American Indian01
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic7564
 14.7%
Pacific Islander00
White91134
 47.3%
Two or More Races4242


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Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland ranks 19th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland are 37% White, 29% African American, 17% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland.


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