DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES vs Hope Community PCS - Tolson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 305 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
401 students
Hope Community PCS - Tolson
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES Washington, District of Columbia | Hope Community PCS - Tolson Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 142 | #117 of 142 |
| National rank | #23308 of 50,301 | #44282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 401 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 20.9).
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Hope Community PCS - Tolson does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.6).
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES is the larger school with 401 students compared with 232.
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 - Edgewood ES better than Hope Community PCS - Tolson?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES ranks higher (52.6 vs 20.9 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 - Edgewood ES and Hope Community PCS - Tolson?
About 305 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES: 401. Hope Community PCS - Tolson: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES and Hope Community PCS - Tolson rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES is 43rd of 142 and Hope Community PCS - Tolson is 117th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).