Center City PCS - Congress Heights vs Simon ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 738 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Congress Heights
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
251 students
Simon ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Congress Heights Washington, District of Columbia | Simon ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 142 | #140 of 142 |
| National rank | #30616 of 50,301 | #46194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 251 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 17.8).
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Simon ES does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.6).
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights is the larger school with 251 students compared with 231.
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights is a charter school while Simon 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 Center City PCS - Congress Heights better than Simon ES?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Congress Heights ranks higher (42.0 vs 17.8 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 Center City PCS - Congress Heights and Simon ES?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Congress Heights: 251. Simon ES: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Congress Heights and Simon ES rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Congress Heights is 67th of 142 and Simon ES is 140th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).