Very Good
#77 of 240 schools in DC
Top 32% in state
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Elementary School · Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3700 OAKVIEW TERRACE NE, Washington, DC 20017
- Math 45% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland score 52% 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 8 points since 2018, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$101,543
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Shining Stars Montessori Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Bunker Hill ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,837NCES 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.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is listed in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
What grades does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland serve?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland rank in DC?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland ranks #77 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland's MySchoolScout rating?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland a charter school?
Yes, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland a Title I school?
No, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (202) 265-7237
- Area population (ZIP 20017)
- 21,013
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 20017; 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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