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#234 of 240 schools in DC
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Elementary School · Hope Community Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2917 8TH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20017
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hope Community Pcs - Tolson score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hope Community Pcs - Tolson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood ESCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–3 | 0.2 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Lee Montessori Pcs - BrooklandCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Noyes ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| St Anthony Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 194 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hope Community Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $41,251NCES 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.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is listed in Hope Community PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Hope Community Pcs, serving approximately 227 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
What grades does Hope Community Pcs - Tolson serve?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Community Pcs - Tolson rank in DC?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson ranks #234 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Community Pcs - Tolson has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson a charter school?
Yes, Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson a Title I school?
No, Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (202) 832-7370
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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