Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland vs Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 685 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
310 students
| Measure | Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland Washington, District of Columbia | Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 142 | #87 of 142 |
| National rank | #24800 of 50,301 | #38883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 354 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 29.5).
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 12.2).
- •Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is the larger school with 354 students compared with 310.
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 Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland better than Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland ranks higher (50.5 vs 29.5 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 Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland and Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland: 354. Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland and Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland is 48th of 142 and Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is 87th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).