Is Ingenuity Prep PCS a good school?

Ingenuity Prep PCS ranks 80 th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ingenuity Prep PCS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 792 students attended Ingenuity Prep PCS.

What is the racial makeup of Ingenuity Prep PCS?

Students at Ingenuity Prep PCS are 98% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Ingenuity Prep PCS

Summary:

Ingenuity Prep PCS is a public charter elementary and middle school in Washington, DC, serving 788 students in grades PK-8, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite the school's focus on smaller class sizes and increased per-student spending, Ingenuity Prep PCS has consistently underperformed compared to the District of Columbia in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 50th out of 122 DC elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 80th out of 126 in 2023-2024, and a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school has shown mixed performance across different student subgroups, with particular struggles for special education students and those from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Leckie Education Campus, Center City PCS - Congress Heights, and Patterson Elementary School, Ingenuity Prep PCS generally performs lower in terms of proficiency rates and statewide rankings. However, the school does outperform some nearby schools, such as Hendley Elementary School and Eagle Academy PCS - Congress Heights, which have even lower proficiency rates and rankings. The challenges faced by Ingenuity Prep PCS and the surrounding schools suggest that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic performance of these institutions, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying barriers to learning.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

4600 Livingston Road SE
Washington, DC 20032

(202) 562-0391

District: Ingenuity Prep PCS

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,811

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 792

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.7%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Asian:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ingenuity Prep PCS ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.86. (See more...)

Compare Details Ingenuity Prep PCS ranks better than 52.9% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.7%), Hispanic (1.9%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ingenuity Prep PCS is 8.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ingenuity Prep PCS is $27,811.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ingenuity Prep PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Ingenuity Prep PCS 80^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Ingenuity Prep PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ingenuity Prep PCS 33^rd of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Ingenuity Prep PCS in the ranking list.)

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Ingenuity Prep PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Ingenuity Prep PCS 29^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	54.86	44^th	120	63.3%
2019	54.10	50^th	122	59.0%
2022	19.03	84^th	97	13.4%
2023	25.31	102^nd	128	20.3%
2024	31.86	80^th	126	36.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.34	20^th	35	42.9%
2019	38.10	26^th	45	42.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.23	40^th	53	24.5%
2024	25.56	44^th	55	20.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.64	40^th	110	63.6%
2019	63.57	36^th	117	69.2%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	70.78	23^rd	90	74.4%
2019	80.23	9^th	91	90.1%
2022	15.85	26^th	27	3.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.14	54^th	113	52.2%
2019	44.96	58^th	113	48.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	67.87	25^th	100	75.0%
2019	72.07	24^th	106	77.4%
2022	19.94	34^th	35	2.9%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	36.52	35^th	59	40.7%
2023	43.83	33^rd	69	52.2%
2024	44.61	33^rd	70	52.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.24	31^st	44	29.5%
2024	35.46	32^nd	49	34.7%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.72	21^st	34	38.2%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.90	21^st	36	41.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	2	102	0	2	0	0	2	108
2015	2	195	0	1	3	0	0	201
2016	1	276	0	11	0	0	0	288
2017	7	364	0	5	0	0	0	376
2018	5	479	1	9	1	1	0	496
2019	2	548	1	9	0	0	0	560
2020	0	625	2	9	0	1	0	637
2021	0	736	2	17	0	1	0	756
2022	0	776	2	13	0	1	0	792
2023	0	768	2	15	0	1	2	788
2024	0	774	1	15	1	1	0	792

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

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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 Ingenuity Prep PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	108	12.0	9.0	97.2
2015	201	21.0	9.5	100
2016	288	28.0	10.2	99
2017	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	496	43.0	11.5	n/a
2019	560	61.0	9.1	n/a
2020	637	72.5	8.7	n/a
2021	756	75.5	10.0	n/a
2022	792	97.5	8.1	n/a
2023	788	91.5	8.6	n/a
2024	792	97.0	8.1	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 Ingenuity Prep PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	108	12.0	9.0	97.2
2015	201	21.0	9.5	100
2016	288	28.0	10.2	99
2017	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	496	43.0	11.5	n/a
2019	560	61.0	9.1	n/a
2020	637	72.5	8.7	n/a
2021	756	75.5	10.0	n/a
2022	792	97.5	8.1	n/a
2023	788	91.5	8.6	n/a
2024	792	97.0	8.1	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 Ingenuity Prep PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,809 (7.5%)	$22,183 (92.5%)	$23,992
2021	$1,770 (8.0%)	$20,451 (92.0%)	$22,221
2022	$4,570 (17.6%)	$21,400 (82.4%)	$25,970
2023	$4,625 (16.6%)	$23,186 (83.4%)	$27,811

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ingenuity Prep PCS

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 50^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 102^nd of 128 Elementary schools	38.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	42.9	21.9	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	42.2	21.9	20.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	27	16.4	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	26.6	16.4	10.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	42.4	6.5	35.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	42.4	6.5	35.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	45.5	14.3	31.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	45.5	14.3	31.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	28.3	2.7	25.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	28.3	2.7	25.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	31.7	6.7	25%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ingenuity Prep PCS)	31.7	6.7	25%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	560	788	40.7%
African American	548	768	40.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	9	15	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	2

Schools Near Ingenuity Prep PCS

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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
Ingenuity Prep PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4600 Livingston Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Ingenuity Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-0391	792	97	8.1		0 (0.0%)	774 (97.7%)	15 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31.9	80^th of 126 public elementary schools	36.5%		25.3	102^nd of 128 public elementary schools	20.3%	22	3.5	17.9	11.7	20.3	30.8	36.4	23.2	15.4	5.1	4.7	1.6	2.5	7.5	$27,811	$4,625	$23,186
Patterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4399 South Capitol Terr. SW	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-5280	253	33	7.7		0 (0.0%)	250 (98.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	42.8	59^th of 126 public elementary schools	53.2%		28.1	90^th of 128 public elementary schools	29.7%	31		48.1	15.4	6.9				29.6	3.8	10.4				$38,707	$5,156	$33,551
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
Leckie Education Campus	Public	PK, KG-8	4201 M.L. King Ave. SW	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 645-3330	458	40	11.5		13 (2.8%)	421 (91.9%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	42.8	60^th of 126 public elementary schools	52.4%		36.8	70^th of 128 public elementary schools	45.3%	10		17.5	34.1	21.1	35.3	22.2	17.1	10.0	19.5		9.8	9.1		$28,730	$3,940	$24,790
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
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
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
Learn Dc Pcs	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	100 Duncan Street SW	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Learn Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 949-0930	249	22	11.1		64 (25.7%)	83 (33.3%)	59 (23.7%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (14.1%)								(n/a)														$33,630	$9,545	$24,085
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
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

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