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Payne Elementary School vs. Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill

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School Overview

School
Payne Elementary School
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Payne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Payne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
376 students
215 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Payne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Payne Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Payne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Payne 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District 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

#27 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
#165 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Payne Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 20% in DC)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Payne 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Payne 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Payne Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill by grade.
Pre-K Students
99
34
Kindergarten Students
53
18
Grade 1 Students
45
19
Grade 2 Students
45
14
Grade 3 Students
43
16
Grade 4 Students
47
23
Grade 5 Students
44
23
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
25
Grade 8 Students
-
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Payne 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 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Payne 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
51%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Payne 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Payne 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Payne 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Payne 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District 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
82%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Payne 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District 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
7%
(10-11 School Year Data)
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Payne 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 2010-11 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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