Very Good
#84 of 240 schools in DC
Top 35% in state
Early Childhood Academy Pcs
Elementary School · Early Childhood Academy Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
885 BARNABY STREET SE, Washington, DC 20032
- Math 28% vs DC 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs DC 36% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Early Childhood Academy Pcs score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2018, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Early Childhood Academy Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,146
Median home value
$391,400
Median rent
$1,285/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place ESCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Hendley ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Simon ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress HeightsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Early Childhood Academy Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,064NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Early Childhood Academy Pcs is listed in Early Childhood Academy PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Childhood Academy Pcs
Early Childhood Academy Pcs is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Early Childhood Academy Pcs, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Academy Pcs
What grades does Early Childhood Academy Pcs serve?
Early Childhood Academy Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Early Childhood Academy Pcs?
Early Childhood Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Academy Pcs is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Early Childhood Academy Pcs ranks #84 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Early Childhood Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Early Childhood Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early Childhood Academy Pcs has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Early Childhood Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Early Childhood Academy Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Early Childhood Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (202) 373-0035
- Area population (ZIP 20032)
- 38,828
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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