Below Average
#196 of 240 schools in DC
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Elementary School · Ingenuity Prep Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 LIVINGSTON ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20032
- Math 12% vs DC 32% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs DC 39% (2025)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ingenuity Prep Pcs score 19% proficient, which is below 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 19% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ingenuity Prep Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More CatholicPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Patterson ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Hendley ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Forest Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,173NCES 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.
Ingenuity Prep Pcs is listed in Ingenuity Prep PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Ingenuity Prep Pcs is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Ingenuity Prep Pcs, serving approximately 792 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ingenuity Prep Pcs
What grades does Ingenuity Prep Pcs serve?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ingenuity Prep Pcs?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingenuity Prep Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingenuity Prep Pcs is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ingenuity Prep Pcs rank in DC?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs ranks #196 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Ingenuity Prep Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ingenuity Prep Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ingenuity Prep Pcs has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Ingenuity Prep Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Ingenuity Prep Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ingenuity Prep Pcs a Title I school?
No, Ingenuity Prep Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (202) 562-0391
- 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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