Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland

Q: Is Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland a good school?

Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland ranks 38 th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland is a public charter elementary school serving 286 students in grades PK-6 in Washington, DC. This school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and focus on individualized attention.

Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland has a relatively diverse student body, with 43.01% White, 37.06% African American, 7.69% Hispanic, and 3.5% Asian students. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the District of Columbia average on standardized tests, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. This strong performance may be attributed to the school's higher spending per student ($27,443 in 2022-2023) and lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8, which allows for more individualized attention.

Compared to nearby schools, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland also performs well academically, while Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS struggles with significantly lower test scores. Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS, another Montessori-based school, has lower academic performance compared to Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland, despite a similar educational approach. Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland's consistent and effective educational program has allowed it to maintain its strong academic performance over the past few years.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

3025 4th Street NE
Washington, DC 20017

(202) 779-9740

District: Lee Montessori PCS

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,443

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.9%

African American:

36.4%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland ranks better than 69.8% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (39.9%), African American (36.4%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland is 18.8. (See more...)

Compare Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland is $27,443.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee Montessori PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee Montessori PCS 11^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	70.04	22^nd	97	77.3%
2023	79.59	21^st	128	83.6%
2024	58.43	38^th	126	69.8%

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

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	40	32	1	1	0	0	0	74
2016	44	45	2	3	0	0	10	104
2017	61	58	5	9	0	1	11	145
2018	78	68	5	11	0	1	14	177
2019	94	80	7	12	0	1	16	210
2020	118	78	7	11	0	3	19	236
2021	128	81	9	13	0	3	19	253
2022	131	89	8	18	0	0	19	265
2023	123	106	10	22	1	0	24	286
2024	114	104	8	31	1	0	28	286

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 Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	74	5.0	14.8	21.6
2016	104	4.0	26.0	30.8
2017	145	5.3	27.2	n/a
2018	177	8.8	20.0	n/a
2019	210	9.3	22.5	n/a
2020	236	14.3	16.4	n/a
2021	253	18.1	13.9	n/a
2022	265	19.4	13.6	n/a
2023	286	20.6	13.8	n/a
2024	286	15.1	18.8	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 Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	74	5.0	14.8	21.6
2016	104	4.0	26.0	30.8
2017	145	5.3	27.2	n/a
2018	177	8.8	20.0	n/a
2019	210	9.3	22.5	n/a
2020	236	14.3	16.4	n/a
2021	253	18.1	13.9	n/a
2022	265	19.4	13.6	n/a
2023	286	20.6	13.8	n/a
2024	286	15.1	18.8	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 Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$999 (4.3%)	$22,189 (95.7%)	$23,187
2020	$1,180 (5.0%)	$22,574 (95.0%)	$23,755
2021	$2,569 (11.8%)	$19,119 (88.2%)	$21,689
2022	$2,635 (10.4%)	$22,721 (89.6%)	$25,356
2023	$766 (2.8%)	$26,677 (97.2%)	$27,443

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee Montessori 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland)	26.7	36.7	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee Montessori PCS)	25.1	36.7	11.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland)	13.3	46.7	33.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee Montessori PCS)	12.5	46.7	34.2%
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	210	286	36.2%
African American	80	106	32.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	10	42.9%
Hispanic	12	22	83.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	94	123	30.9%
Two or More Races	16	24	50%

Schools Near Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland

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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)						DC CAPE Algebra I (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	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3025 4th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Lee Montessori PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 779-9740	286	15	18.8		114 (39.9%)	104 (36.4%)	31 (10.8%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.8%)	58.4	38^th of 126 public elementary schools	69.8%		79.6	21^st of 128 public elementary schools	83.6%	17	55.0		35.3	45.0					23.5	40.0						$27,443	$766	$26,677
Hope Community PCS - Tolson	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2917 8th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Hope Community PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 832-7370	227	22	10.5		1 (0.4%)	134 (59.0%)	92 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	99^th of 126 public elementary schools	21.4%		28.3	86^th of 128 public elementary schools	32.8%	13		8.3	25.0		13.3	6.7	33.3						15.4			$39,232	$11,399	$27,833
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	707 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 635-4411	420	37	11.3		2 (0.5%)	339 (80.7%)	55 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)		21.4						14.5								$24,807	$4,739	$20,069
Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	200 Douglas Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 248-6825	522	43	12.1		182 (34.9%)	233 (44.6%)	45 (8.6%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.2%)	83.1	17^th of 126 public elementary schools	86.5%		80.5	18^th of 128 public elementary schools	85.9%	1	23.9	58.0	47.9	45.8	45.6	55.8	68.2	54.0	54.2	37.5	34.8	30.2		52.3	52.3	$22,911	$929	$21,982
Noyes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2725 10th St. NE	Washington	20018	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-2580	288	28	10.2		10 (3.5%)	220 (76.4%)	56 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	27.1	95^th of 126 public elementary schools	24.6%		20.9	114^th of 128 public elementary schools	10.9%	19		20.0	6.5	15.2				24.0	6.5	18.2						$32,520	$4,317	$28,203
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3700 Oakview Terrace NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 265-7237	351	29	12.3		131 (37.3%)	103 (29.3%)	61 (17.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (14.5%)	79.6	19^th of 126 public elementary schools	84.9%		76.4	24^th of 128 public elementary schools	81.3%	5	31.6	43.8	74.5	50.0				39.6	44.7	36.8						$25,085	$2,808	$22,277
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1404 Jackson Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 459-4710	361	45	8.0		20 (5.5%)	230 (63.7%)	94 (26.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	24.5	102^nd of 126 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.7	115^th of 128 public elementary schools	10.2%	13	7.1	12.5	11.1	11.5	13.3	20.0	23.5	25.0	7.4			5.0	23.5			$31,537	$5,961	$25,576
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1240 Randolph Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 723-1467	215	12	18.6		17 (7.9%)	161 (74.9%)	32 (14.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			8.3					10.0								$20,306	$2,331	$17,975
Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	62 T Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Harmony DC PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 529-7500	178	20	8.8		3 (1.7%)	170 (95.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26.2	100^th of 126 public elementary schools	20.6%		44.8	56^th of 128 public elementary schools	56.3%	44			15.8					8.3	15.8	5.3						$29,852	$4,402	$25,450
Washington Yu Ying PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	220 Taylor Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Yu Ying PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 635-1950	634	61	10.3		147 (23.2%)	217 (34.2%)	54 (8.5%)	50 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	164 (25.9%)	77.2	23^rd of 126 public elementary schools	81.7%		89.3	15^th of 128 public elementary schools	88.3%	8	36.0	24.1	79.7	72.0				36.7	57.6	48.0						$20,998	$1,263	$19,735

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Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland ranks 38^th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Students at Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland are 40% White, 36% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 286 students attended Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland.

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