Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Summary:

Hope Community PCS - Tolson is an elementary public charter school in Washington, DC, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 203, predominantly African American at 85.22%.

Hope Community PCS - Tolson faces significant challenges in improving its academic performance, as evidenced by its consistently low test scores and rankings compared to the District of Columbia and nearby schools like Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland, Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS, and Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS, which consistently outperform Hope Community PCS - Tolson. The school's high percentage of African American and economically disadvantaged students may be contributing factors to its underperformance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support.

Despite the significant increase in spending per student at Hope Community PCS - Tolson, from $21,910 in 2019-2020 to $39,232 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not improved, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Collaboration and learning from the successful nearby schools could provide valuable insights and strategies for Hope Community PCS - Tolson to consider in its efforts to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2917 8th Street NE
       Washington, DC  20017


(202) 832-7370

District: Hope Community PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $39,232 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.2%
Hispanic:
13.8%
White:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details Hope Community PCS - Tolson ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hope Community PCS - Tolson ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.2%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hope Community PCS - Tolson is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hope Community PCS - Tolson is $39,232.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hope Community PCS - Tolson was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hope Community PCS - Tolson 40th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Hope Community PCS - Tolson in the ranking list.)

Hope Community PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Hope Community PCS 36th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hope Community PCS - Tolson

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 27.47 86th 111 22.5%
2011 51.00 41st 111 63.1%
2012 55.94 43rd 112 61.6%
2014 48.84 52nd 109 52.3%
2015 28.82 64th 97 34.0%
2016 44.46 47th 99 52.5%
2017 27.83 72nd 108 33.3%
2018 29.65 83rd 120 30.8%
2019 23.20 97th 122 20.5%
2023 28.33 86th 128 32.8%
2024 26.88 99th 126 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.18 75th 110 31.8%
2019 24.90 94th 117 19.7%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.44 73rd 90 18.9%
2019 20.05 83rd 91 8.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.59 83rd 113 26.5%
2019 24.63 91st 113 19.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.68 57th 100 43.0%
2019 29.58 79th 106 25.5%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hope Community PCS - Tolson

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 39.22 33rd 56 41.1%
2011 66.07 20th 57 64.9%
2012 60.13 21st 57 63.2%
2014 66.08 18th 57 68.4%
2016 35.12 28th 48 41.7%
2017 30.77 35th 56 37.5%
2018 38.37 41st 72 43.1%
2019 28.28 54th 75 28.0%
2023 32.25 51st 69 26.1%
2024 39.49 40th 70 42.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.98 36th 53 32.1%
2019 27.53 42nd 52 19.2%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.91 26th 46 43.5%
2019 29.09 39th 50 22.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.43 27th 49 44.9%
2019 30.82 38th 53 28.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.23 30th 55 45.5%
2019 34.99 38th 55 30.9%
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Data source: test scores: 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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Enrollment information for Hope Community PCS - Tolson

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 18 365 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 13 388 0 16 2 n/a n/a 5 424
2010 1 386 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2011 0 398 1 12 0 0 4 0 415
2012 1 414 1 18 0 0 0 0 434
2013 3 407 1 21 0 0 0 0 432
2014 1 429 1 20 0 0 0 0 451
2015 10 488 0 17 2 0 0 0 517
2016 0 494 0 25 1 0 0 0 520
2017 2 524 0 33 2 0 0 0 561
2018 0 433 0 33 1 0 0 0 467
2019 0 419 0 44 1 0 1 0 465
2020 0 428 0 45 1 0 1 0 475
2021 0 318 0 45 0 0 2 0 365
2022 2 248 0 32 0 0 0 0 282
2023 1 173 0 28 0 0 1 0 203

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 Hope Community PCS - Tolson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 393 n/a n/a n/a
2009 424 n/a n/a 26
2010 400 26.0 15.3 68.8
2011 415 29.0 14.3 60
2012 434 24.0 18.0 70.7
2013 432 25.0 17.2 72.9
2014 451 26.5 17.0 99.3
2015 517 33.0 15.6 76
2016 520 68.0 7.6 66.9
2017 561 37.0 15.1 n/a
2018 467 34.0 13.7 n/a
2019 465 32.0 14.5 n/a
2020 475 28.0 16.9 n/a
2021 365 23.0 15.8 n/a
2022 282 33.0 8.5 n/a
2023 203 22.0 9.2 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 Hope Community PCS - Tolson

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 393 n/a n/a n/a
2009 424 n/a n/a 26
2010 400 26.0 15.3 68.8
2011 415 29.0 14.3 60
2012 434 24.0 18.0 70.7
2013 432 25.0 17.2 72.9
2014 451 26.5 17.0 99.3
2015 517 33.0 15.6 76
2016 520 68.0 7.6 66.9
2017 561 37.0 15.1 n/a
2018 467 34.0 13.7 n/a
2019 465 32.0 14.5 n/a
2020 475 28.0 16.9 n/a
2021 365 23.0 15.8 n/a
2022 282 33.0 8.5 n/a
2023 203 22.0 9.2 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hope Community PCS - Tolson

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,683 (6.9%) $22,752 (93.1%) $24,434
2020 $1,197 (5.5%) $20,713 (94.5%) $21,910
2021 $2,794 (10.7%) $23,272 (89.3%) $26,066
2022 $5,842 (17.7%) $27,078 (82.3%) $32,920
2023 $11,399 (29.1%) $27,833 (70.9%) $39,232

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hope Community PCS - Tolson

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 97th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 128 Elementary schools
 12.3%
Ranks 54th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 51st of 69 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)2516.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hope Community PCS)2716.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)19.48.3
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS)28.28.3
 19.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)18.95.3
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS)15.85.3
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)15.24.6
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS)14.94.6
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)8.96.7
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hope Community PCS)8.56.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)33.327.6
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS)31.927.6
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4435.6
 8.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)6.58.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hope Community PCS)6.58.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)1711.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS - Tolson)12.925
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Community PCS)12.925
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465203
 56.3%
African American419173
 58.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4428
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races11


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hope Community PCS - Tolson

Students at Hope Community PCS - Tolson are 85% African American, 14% Hispanic.

Hope Community PCS - Tolson ranks in the bottom 21.4% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Hope Community PCS - Tolson.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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