DC Prep PCS - Benning ES vs Kimball ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
430 students
Kimball ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Benning ES Washington, District of Columbia | Kimball ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 142 | #97 of 142 |
| National rank | #24318 of 50,301 | #40776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 26.4).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Kimball ES does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.4).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES is the larger school with 430 students compared with 330.
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning ES is a charter school while Kimball 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 - Benning ES better than Kimball ES?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Benning ES ranks higher (51.2 vs 26.4 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 - Benning ES and Kimball ES?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES: 430. Kimball ES: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Benning ES and Kimball ES rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES is 45th of 142 and Kimball ES is 97th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).