Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary vs KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 431 m 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
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades 1–4
343 students
| Measure | Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary Washington, District of Columbia | KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 142 | #29 of 142 |
| National rank | #44023 of 50,301 | #15920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 239 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 69% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 21.3).
- •KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 7.5%).
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.8).
- •KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS is the larger school with 343 students compared with 239.
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 KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS ranks higher (63.3 vs 21.3 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 Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary and KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary: 239. KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary and KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary is 116th of 142 and KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS is 29th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).