Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS

Washington, District of Columbia — 2 schools

673
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,830
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS operates 2 public schools serving 673 students, placing it among the smaller districts in District of Columbia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 707 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in District of Columbia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,830 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 74.8% local, and 25.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #24 of 54 in District of Columbia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 353.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.5% African American, 22.9% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland accounts for 50.1% of all Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS student-counselor ratio is 354:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS chronic absenteeism rate is 16.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS is typically wider than the Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

25.2%
Federal
State
74.8%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
24 / 54
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in District of Columbia county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS.

White 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 51.5%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 10.6%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

353.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS

School Enrollment
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter
354
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Charter
353

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS?

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 673 students.

How much does Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS spend per student?

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS spends $26,830 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #24 in District of Columbia.

What is the average rent near Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in District of Columbia County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS?

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS students are 51.5% African American, 22.9% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS?

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #24 out of 54 districts in District of Columbia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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