Capital City PCS - MS vs Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 397 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital City PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
344 students
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
212 students
| Measure | Capital City PCS - MS Washington, District of Columbia | Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 42 | #21 of 142 |
| National rank | #10339 of 15,369 | #12498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 344 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 37.6).
- •Capital City PCS - MS does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
- •Capital City PCS - MS is the larger school with 344 students compared with 212.
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 - MS better than Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 37.6 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 - MS and Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City PCS - MS: 344. Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City PCS - MS and Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary rank in District of Columbia?
Capital City PCS - MS is 20th of 42 and Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary is 21st of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).