Capital City PCS - Lower School vs Whittier ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 665 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital City PCS - Lower School
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
323 students
Whittier ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Capital City PCS - Lower School Washington, District of Columbia | Whittier ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 142 | #52 of 142 |
| National rank | #42214 of 50,301 | #25411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 24.1).
- •Whittier ES does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Whittier ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Whittier ES does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.4).
- •Whittier ES is the larger school with 450 students compared with 323.
- •Capital City PCS - Lower School is a charter school while Whittier ES is a public 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 Capital City PCS - Lower School better than Whittier ES?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier ES ranks higher (49.7 vs 24.1 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 Capital City PCS - Lower School and Whittier ES?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City PCS - Lower School: 323. Whittier ES: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City PCS - Lower School and Whittier ES rank in District of Columbia?
Capital City PCS - Lower School is 105th of 142 and Whittier ES is 52nd of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).