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Columbia Heights Education Campus vs. Brightwood Elementary School

Should you attend Columbia Heights Education Campus or Brightwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Columbia Heights Education Campus
3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Brightwood Elementary School
1300 Nicholson St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,494 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Heights Education Campus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brightwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-5
Total Students
1,494 students
603 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia Heights Education Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brightwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia Heights Education Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brightwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia Heights Education Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brightwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Heights Education Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brightwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#96 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
#94 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia Heights Education Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brightwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
22%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Heights Education Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brightwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Heights Education Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brightwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbia Heights Education Campus with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbia Heights Education Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brightwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
110
Kindergarten Students
-
78
Grade 1 Students
-
93
Grade 2 Students
-
90
Grade 3 Students
-
88
Grade 4 Students
-
86
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
173
-
Grade 7 Students
180
-
Grade 8 Students
190
-
Grade 9 Students
249
-
Grade 10 Students
262
-
Grade 11 Students
225
-
Grade 12 Students
215
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia Heights Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brightwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
68%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia Heights Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brightwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia Heights Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brightwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia Heights Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brightwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia Heights Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brightwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
0.46
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia Heights Education Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brightwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia Heights Education Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brightwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(10-11 School Year Data)
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia Heights Education Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brightwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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