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Elementary· 15 schools in district

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary

111 O STREET NW, Washington, DC 20001Friendship PCS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–03Charter
252
Students
Total enrolled
$22,668
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 58% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 252 students in grades PK–03 in Washington, District of Columbia.
58% above average funding
District spends $22,668 per pupil, 58% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades PK–03 with 252 students. The district invests $22,668 per student — 58% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary

252
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution128 male · 124 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
96%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black96%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110000800497

Academic Outcomes at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20001

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,668Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,668
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,974
Student Support$4,307
Administration$2,720
Operations$3,400
Other$2,267
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,668 spent per student, an estimated $10,042 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
88%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
87.7%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,668/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Friendship PCS - Online AcademyFriendship PCS - Southeast ElementaryFriendship PCS - Chamberlain ElementaryFriendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary
+2 more
↓
Middle
Friendship PCS - Southeast MiddleFriendship PCS - Chamberlain MiddleFriendship PCS - Blow Pierce MiddleFriendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Friendship PCS - Collegiate AcademyFriendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 03
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictFriendship PCS →
Phone: (202)518-3928
NCES ID: 110000800497
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Friendship PCS
High
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy
661 students · 09–12
● 33 opp
Elem
Friendship PCS - Online Academy
435 students · KG–08
● 44 opp
Elem
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary
365 students · PK–03
● 38 opp
High
Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS
357 students · 09–12
● 38 opp
Mid
Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle
329 students · 04–08
● 38 opp
Mid
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
311 students · 04–08
Elem
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
296 students · PK–03
Elem
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary
285 students · PK–03
● 36 opp
District School Rankings
Location
111 O STREET NW, Washington, DC 20001
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.