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Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
2
Schools
673
Students
$26,830
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 673 students across 2 schools. It includes 2 elementary school, among them 2 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $26,830 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - BrooklandCharterPK–05355
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East EndCharterPK–04318
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,830+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
Local (property tax)
74.8%
Federal
25.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
673
Students
—
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score35/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,830 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS has 2 public schools, serving a total of 673 students.
How much does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS spend per student?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS spends $26,830 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS serve?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS serves grades PK through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.