Serving 797 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ingenuity Prep Pcs ranks in the bottom 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 7% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ingenuity Prep Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ingenuity Prep Pcs's student population of 797 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Ingenuity Prep Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingenuity Prep Pcs is 0.04, 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
#160 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
98%
62%
White
n/a
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingenuity Prep Pcs's ranking?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs is ranked #160 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Ingenuity Prep Pcs?
797 students attend Ingenuity Prep Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ingenuity Prep Pcs students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ingenuity Prep Pcs?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ingenuity Prep Pcs offer ?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ingenuity Prep Pcs part of?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs is part of Ingenuity Prep PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Ingenuity Prep Pcs located?
Ingenuity Prep Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 45 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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