DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES vs Ketcham ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 176 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
409 students
Ketcham ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES Washington, District of Columbia | Ketcham ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 142 | #79 of 142 |
| National rank | #9161 of 50,301 | #37158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 32.1).
- •Ketcham ES does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.8).
- •DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES is the larger school with 409 students compared with 244.
- •DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES is a charter school while Ketcham 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 DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES better than Ketcham ES?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES ranks higher (73.1 vs 32.1 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 DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES and Ketcham ES?
About 176 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES: 409. Ketcham ES: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES and Ketcham ES rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES is 16th of 142 and Ketcham ES is 79th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).