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#158 of 240 schools in DC
Wheatley Education Campus
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools
1299 Neal St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#158 of 240
In Washington
#158 of 240
public schools
In district
#82 of 116
District of Columbia Public Schools
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Wheatley Education Campus
Wheatley Education Campus is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools. Wheatley Education Campus serves approximately 361 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Wheatley Education Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for Wheatley Education Campus show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- DC avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Wheatley Education Campus 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 8:1 students to teachers, Wheatley Education Campus sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
45% of students at Wheatley Education Campus were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Wheatley Education Campus — Students at Wheatley Education Campus score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 35 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: 7.1/10.
How Wheatley Education Campus Compares
See how Wheatley Education Campus performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1299 Neal St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wheatley Education Campus may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School-Within-School at Goding (rated 9.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maury ES (rated 9.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ludlow-Taylor ES (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,482
Median Home Value
$813,700
Median Rent
$2,140/mo
Population
70,580
College Educated
69.8%
Homeownership
37.2%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
33.7
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| KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS Washington, DC | 5.8 |
| Kimball ES Washington, DC | 5.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wheatley Education Campus
What grades does Wheatley Education Campus serve?
Wheatley Education Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wheatley Education Campus?
Wheatley Education Campus has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatley Education Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatley Education Campus is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatley Education Campus rank in DC?
Wheatley Education Campus ranks #158 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Wheatley Education Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatley Education Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Wheatley Education Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatley Education Campus has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheatley Education Campus a charter school?
No, Wheatley Education Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatley Education Campus a Title I school?
No, Wheatley Education Campus is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (202) 939-5970
Resources & Links
District
District of Columbia Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 51,294
- Schools in District
- 117
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,629
- District Rank
- #82 of 116
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