Enrollment
256
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110000800480 Charter school
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Friendship Pcs · District of Columbia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 512 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Friendship Pcs spends $22,668 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 87.7% from local sources (property taxes), and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 61% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,668
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 512 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 28% in District of Columbia — larger than 72% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110000800480
Student demographics
African American 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 512:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Friendship Pcs, which includes Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary.
$22,668
Per student
-35%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 87.7%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary is African American at 96.1%. The school serves a student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.