Ferebee Hope Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
100%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Ferebee Hope Elementary School?
215 students attend Ferebee Hope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ferebee Hope Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ferebee Hope Elementary School?
Ferebee Hope Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ferebee Hope Elementary School offer ?
Ferebee Hope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ferebee Hope Elementary School part of?
Ferebee Hope Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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