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#170 of 240 schools in DC
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs
Elementary School · The Children's Guild DC PCS
2146 24TH PLACE NE, Washington, DC 20018
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#170 of 240
In Washington
#170 of 240
public schools
Academic growth
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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The Children's Guild Dc Pcs
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About The Children's Guild Dc Pcs
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of The Children's Guild DC PCS. The Children's Guild Dc Pcs serves approximately 230 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. The Children's Guild Dc Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for The Children's Guild Dc Pcs show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 4% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- DC avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at The Children's Guild Dc Pcs sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, The Children's Guild Dc Pcs sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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The Children's Guild Dc Pcs — Students at The Children's Guild Dc Pcs score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 13 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.
How The Children's Guild Dc Pcs Compares
See how The Children's Guild Dc Pcs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2146 24TH PLACE NE, Washington, DC 20018
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Children's Guild Dc Pcs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Burroughs ES (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Two Rivers PCS - Young ES (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20018 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,569
Median Home Value
$672,100
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
Population
19,956
College Educated
45.8%
Homeownership
54.2%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Median Age
39.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Children's Guild Dc Pcs
What grades does The Children's Guild Dc Pcs serve?
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Children's Guild Dc Pcs?
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's Guild Dc Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's Guild Dc 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 The Children's Guild Dc Pcs rank in DC?
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs ranks #170 of 240 schools in DC.
What is The Children's Guild Dc Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 The Children's Guild Dc Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Children's Guild Dc Pcs has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 4% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is The Children's Guild Dc Pcs a charter school?
Yes, The Children's Guild Dc Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Children's Guild Dc Pcs a Title I school?
No, The Children's Guild Dc Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.2%
- Phone
- (202) 774-5442
Resources & Links
District
The Children's Guild DC PCS- District Enrollment
- 230
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $43,107
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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