Ketcham ES vs Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ketcham ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
373 students
| Measure | Ketcham ES Washington, District of Columbia | Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 142 | #12 of 38 |
| National rank | #37158 of 50,301 | #10059 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 244 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 32.1).
- •Ketcham ES does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Ketcham ES does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.0).
- •Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is the larger school with 373 students compared with 244.
- •Ketcham ES is a public school while Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is a charter 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 Ketcham ES better than Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS ranks higher (43.6 vs 32.1 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 Ketcham ES and Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ketcham ES: 244. Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ketcham ES and Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Ketcham ES is 79th of 142 and Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS is 12th of 38 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).