Burroughs ES vs Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
| Measure | Burroughs ES Washington, District of Columbia | Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 142 | #48 of 142 |
| National rank | #35075 of 50,301 | #24800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 331 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 35.3).
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Burroughs ES does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is the larger school with 354 students compared with 331.
- •Burroughs ES is a public school while Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burroughs ES better than Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland?
On the Success Index (US), Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland ranks higher (50.5 vs 35.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burroughs ES and Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs ES: 331. Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs ES and Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland rank in District of Columbia?
Burroughs ES is 74th of 142 and Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is 48th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).