Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End's student population of 353 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
74%
62%
White
6%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End's ranking?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is ranked #98 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End?
353 students attend Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End offer ?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End part of?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is part of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End located?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 62 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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