Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary vs Walker-Jones Education Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 534 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
Walker-Jones Education Campus
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
292 students
| Measure | Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary Washington, District of Columbia | Walker-Jones Education Campus Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 142 | #106 of 142 |
| National rank | #44023 of 50,301 | #42468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 239 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker-Jones Education Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 21.3).
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Walker-Jones Education Campus does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Walker-Jones Education Campus does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.4).
- •Walker-Jones Education Campus is the larger school with 292 students compared with 239.
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary is a charter school while Walker-Jones Education Campus is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Walker-Jones Education Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Walker-Jones Education Campus ranks higher (23.8 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 Walker-Jones Education Campus?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary: 239. Walker-Jones Education Campus: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary and Walker-Jones Education Campus rank in District of Columbia?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary is 116th of 142 and Walker-Jones Education Campus is 106th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).