Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-3
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School 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 Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#96 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
92%
62%
White
1%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Friendship PCS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School is ranked #96 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School?
212 students attend Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School located?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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