Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (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 Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School's student population of 273 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
96%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School, Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School?
273 students attend Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School located?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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