Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End

Summary:

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End is a diverse public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Washington, DC, with a student population that is 69.5% African American, 9.75% Hispanic, and 8.18% White.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test proficiency rates, is generally lower than the District of Columbia Public Schools and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 ranged from 17.5% to 22.7%, compared to the district averages of 28.2% to 34.9% in ELA and 26.4% to 29.9% in Math. The school's racial diversity has increased over the past three years, with a decline in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students of two or more races.

Compared to nearby schools like C.W. Harris Elementary, Nalle Elementary, and Burrville Elementary, which have similar demographic profiles and academic performance challenges, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End stands out for its diversity and lower student-teacher ratio, but faces the same struggles with low academic achievement relative to the District of Columbia Public Schools average.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

5600 East Capitol Street NE
Washington, DC 20019

(202) 975-2100

District: Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,038

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.8%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

9.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End ranks worse than 61.9% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.8%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End is $22,038.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End:

SchoolDigger ranks Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End 78^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS:

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

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.72	100^th	128	21.9%
2024	32.90	78^th	126	38.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.44	47^th	60	21.7%
2024	44.75	32^nd	63	49.2%

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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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	20	74	0	22	0	0	18	0	134
2020	26	114	1	20	0	0	21	1	183
2021	32	134	2	25	1	0	31	1	226
2022	25	190	1	28	0	0	27	1	272
2023	26	221	2	31	1	1	36	0	318
2024	25	249	2	32	1	1	32	0	342

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 - East End

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	134	5.0	26.8	n/a
2020	183	19.0	9.6	n/a
2021	226	19.0	11.8	n/a
2022	272	28.0	9.7	n/a
2023	318	29.0	10.9	n/a
2024	342	27.0	12.6	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 - East End

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	134	5.0	26.8	n/a
2020	183	19.0	9.6	n/a
2021	226	19.0	11.8	n/a
2022	272	28.0	9.7	n/a
2023	318	29.0	10.9	n/a
2024	342	27.0	12.6	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 - East End

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,684 (14.5%)	$15,834 (85.5%)	$18,518
2020	$774 (4.0%)	$18,724 (96.0%)	$19,497
2021	$1,476 (6.9%)	$19,793 (93.1%)	$21,269
2022	$3,413 (14.1%)	$20,820 (85.9%)	$24,233
2023	$1,693 (7.7%)	$20,345 (92.3%)	$22,038

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	318	137.3%
African American	74	221	198.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	22	31	40.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	20	26	30%
Two or More Races	18	36	100%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5600 East Capitol Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 975-2100	342	27	12.6		25 (7.3%)	249 (72.8%)	32 (9.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (9.4%)	32.9	78^th of 126 public elementary schools	38.1%		26.7	100^th of 128 public elementary schools	21.9%	22	28.6	20.9	17.5	21.4				22.7	10.0	21.4				$22,038	$1,693	$20,345
DC Scholars PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5601 East Capitol Street SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	DC Scholars PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 559-6138	491	35	14.0		0 (0.0%)	464 (94.5%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	24.2	103^rd of 126 public elementary schools	18.3%		23.3	108^th of 128 public elementary schools	15.6%	5		12.2	20.0	8.3	20.4	23.4	20.8	12.2	14.4	10.4	4.2	14.9	18.8	$22,355	$4,282	$18,073
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	390	28	13.8		0 (0.0%)	375 (96.2%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.9	106^th of 126 public elementary schools	15.9%		27.8	92^nd of 128 public elementary schools	28.1%	14		15.3	10.1					12.9	11.4					$24,859	$3,723	$21,136
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	270	18	15.0		0 (0.0%)	266 (98.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$20,407	$2,554	$17,853
Drew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Eads St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6040	189	25	7.7		3 (1.6%)	176 (93.1%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	109^th of 126 public elementary schools	13.5%		19.9	119^th of 128 public elementary schools	7.0%	10	9.5	8.7	26.3	9.5				8.7	5.3	4.7				$34,440	$4,904	$29,536
C.W. Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 53rd St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3188	261	23	11.2		3 (1.1%)	238 (91.2%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	21.9	112^th of 126 public elementary schools	11.1%		20.4	117^th of 128 public elementary schools	8.6%	5	5.6	12.5	18.8	9.1				9.3	9.4					$32,024	$4,942	$27,081
Nalle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 50th St. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6280	307	35	8.8		0 (0.0%)	268 (87.3%)	37 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	26.9	98^th of 126 public elementary schools	22.2%		28.1	91^st of 128 public elementary schools	28.9%	7		16.7	10.7	8.8				30.6	7.1	8.8				$30,871	$4,436	$26,436
DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School	Public, Charter	PK-K	913 55th St NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	DC Wildflower PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 996-8371	28	4	7.0		0 (0.0%)	27 (96.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$72,661	$33,094	$39,567
Burrville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Division Ave. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6020	236	21	11.1		1 (0.4%)	223 (94.5%)	12 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.8	113^th of 126 public elementary schools	10.3%		27.3	96^th of 128 public elementary schools	25.0%	17	7.1	11.4	8.7	21.4				8.6	4.4	7.1				$27,467	$4,020	$23,447
KIPP DC - LEAP Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK	4801 Benning Road SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 582-5327	226	15	15.1		1 (0.4%)	218 (96.5%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$25,636	$3,610	$22,026

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In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End.

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Students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End are 73% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% White.

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Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End ranks 78^th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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