Duke Ellington School of the Arts vs John Francis Education Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Washington ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
589 students
John Francis Education Campus
Washington ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ8
583 students
| Measure | Duke Ellington School of the Arts Washington, District of Columbia | John Francis Education Campus Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 38 | #46 of 142 |
| National rank | #13675 of 16,910 | #24682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades PKโ8 |
| Students | 589 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | โ | โ |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขJohn Francis Education Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 28.4).
- โขJohn Francis Education Campus does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- โขDuke Ellington School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- โขJohn Francis Education Campus does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 28.0).
- โขDuke Ellington School of the Arts is the larger school with 589 students compared with 583.
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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts better than John Francis Education Campus?
On the Success Index (US), John Francis Education Campus ranks higher (50.7 vs 28.4 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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts and John Francis Education Campus?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts: 589. John Francis Education Campus: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duke Ellington School of the Arts and John Francis Education Campus rank in District of Columbia?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is 18th of 38 and John Francis Education Campus is 46th of 142 among high schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).