Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary vs Sela PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 251 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
212 students
Sela PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary Washington, District of Columbia | Sela PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 142 | #33 of 142 |
| National rank | #12498 of 50,301 | #17233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 212 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 212 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 61.4).
- •Sela PCS does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.5).
- •Sela PCS is the larger school with 302 students compared with 212.
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 - Ideal Elementary better than Sela PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 61.4 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 Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary and Sela PCS?
About 251 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary: 212. Sela PCS: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary and Sela PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary is 21st of 142 and Sela PCS is 33rd of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).