Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

Summary:

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School is a public charter elementary school serving 228 students in grades PK-5 in Washington, DC. The school has a predominantly African American student population (94.3%) and serves a high-poverty community, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student (ranging from $34,423 to $42,026 in recent years) and student-teacher ratio (10 to 14.8 students per teacher), Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School has consistently struggled with low academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5 were well below the District of Columbia averages, ranging from 8.7% to 20% proficient in ELA and 5.1% to 10.8% proficient in Math. This places the school among the lowest-performing in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, while the nearby public schools, such as KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS, KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS, and Hendley Elementary School, also serve predominantly low-income, African American communities, they generally outperform Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School on academic measures. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that the other schools are better able to address, despite serving similar student populations.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

908 Wahler Place SE
Washington, DC 20032

(202) 562-1307

District: Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $38,652

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.1%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School is $38,652.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School 116^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS 44^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.23	87^th	128	32.0%
2024	20.94	116^th	126	7.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.12	52^nd	55	5.5%

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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 Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	0	233	0	0	0	0	233
2015	1	266	0	0	0	0	267
2016	0	267	6	0	0	0	273
2017	3	450	10	1	0	0	464
2018	3	472	9	0	0	2	486
2019	0	364	7	2	1	1	375
2020	0	375	6	2	1	0	384
2021	0	250	6	0	0	5	261
2022	0	189	3	1	0	6	199
2023	0	215	5	1	0	7	228
2024	0	304	10	2	0	7	323

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 Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	233	23.0	10.1	98.7
2015	267	25.0	10.6	68.9
2016	273	31.0	8.8	64.5
2017	464	7.0	66.2	n/a
2018	486	43.0	11.3	n/a
2019	375	39.0	9.6	n/a
2020	384	38.0	10.1	n/a
2021	261	26.0	10.0	n/a
2022	199	19.0	10.4	n/a
2023	228	15.4	14.8	n/a
2024	323	23.6	13.6	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 Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	233	23.0	10.1	98.7
2015	267	25.0	10.6	68.9
2016	273	31.0	8.8	64.5
2017	464	7.0	66.2	n/a
2018	486	43.0	11.3	n/a
2019	375	39.0	9.6	n/a
2020	384	38.0	10.1	n/a
2021	261	26.0	10.0	n/a
2022	199	19.0	10.4	n/a
2023	228	15.4	14.8	n/a
2024	323	23.6	13.6	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 Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,018 (9.1%)	$20,068 (90.9%)	$22,085
2020	$2,863 (14.8%)	$16,494 (85.2%)	$19,357
2021	$6,195 (18.0%)	$28,228 (82.0%)	$34,423
2022	$7,609 (18.1%)	$34,418 (81.9%)	$42,026
2023	$10,029 (25.9%)	$28,623 (74.1%)	$38,652

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School)	19.3	9.4	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS)	19.3	9.4	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School)	14.5	21.9	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS)	14.5	21.9	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	375	228	39.2%
African American	364	215	40.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	5	28.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	0	0
Two or More Races	1	7	600%

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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
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	908 Wahler Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1307	323	24	13.6		0 (0.0%)	304 (94.1%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	20.9	116^th of 126 public elementary schools	7.9%		28.2	87^th of 128 public elementary schools	32.0%	29	5.4	8.7	20.0	16.2				6.5	5.1	10.8				$38,652	$10,029	$28,623
Early Childhood Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	885 Barnaby Street SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Early Childhood Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 373-0035	247	17	14.5		0 (0.0%)	229 (92.7%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)								(n/a)		12.5						6.3						$32,091	$4,301	$27,790
Eagle Academy PCS - Congress Heights	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	3400 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Eagle Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 544-2646	269	30	8.9		0 (0.0%)	264 (98.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)		6.9						3.4						$49,907	$13,837	$36,070
Simon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3360	207	27	7.8		0 (0.0%)	188 (90.8%)	18 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	22.3	110^th of 126 public elementary schools	12.7%		39.3	65^th of 128 public elementary schools	49.2%	45		12.0	16.7	8.6				12.0	16.7	8.6				$34,123	$4,545	$29,577
KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	167	12	14.0		0 (0.0%)	156 (93.4%)	8 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$34,403	$5,989	$28,414
KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	237	19	12.2		0 (0.0%)	235 (99.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	29.6	87^th of 126 public elementary schools	31.0%		22.6	109^th of 128 public elementary schools	14.8%	22		15.7	17.0					25.5	9.4					$25,501	$3,803	$21,698
Hendley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Chesapeake St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3450	251	22	11.2		0 (0.0%)	231 (92.0%)	15 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	15.6	124^th of 126 public elementary schools	1.6%		24	105^th of 128 public elementary schools	18.0%	19		5.4		10.0				5.4	2.8	3.3				$31,456	$4,197	$27,259
King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 6th St. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-4900	202	25	8.0		0 (0.0%)	199 (98.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	29.6	86^th of 126 public elementary schools	31.7%		20.2	118^th of 128 public elementary schools	7.8%	32	9.5	23.5	27.8	18.2				17.6	5.5	9.1				$33,804	$4,405	$29,399
Malcolm X Elementary School at Green	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3409	200	24	8.3		0 (0.0%)	194 (97.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.2	92^nd of 126 public elementary schools	27.0%					(n/a)		15.4	3.9	7.0				15.4	3.9	7.0				$38,008	$4,076	$33,932
Center City PCS - Congress Heights	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	220 Highview Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-7070	243	19	12.9		5 (2.1%)	219 (90.1%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	61.9	32^nd of 126 public elementary schools	74.6%		53.5	45^th of 128 public elementary schools	64.8%	13	6.8	45.5	42.3	38.1	25.0	33.3	47.8	27.3	23.1	38.1	30.0	57.1	43.5	$24,720	$3,323	$21,397

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Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School.

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Students at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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