Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary vs Hope Community PCS - Tolson
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
239 students
Hope Community PCS - Tolson
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
| Measure | Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary Washington, District of Columbia | Hope Community PCS - Tolson Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 142 | #117 of 142 |
| National rank | #44023 of 50,301 | #44282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 239 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.3 vs 20.9).
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Hope Community PCS - Tolson does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 7.5%).
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.5).
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary is the larger school with 239 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 Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary better than Hope Community PCS - Tolson?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary and Hope Community PCS - Tolson?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary: 239. Hope Community PCS - Tolson: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary and Hope Community PCS - Tolson rank in District of Columbia?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary is 116th of 142 and Hope Community PCS - Tolson is 117th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).