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The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School serves 393 students in grades 12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
90%
19%
Black
9%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
30%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Next Step/El Proximo Paso Public Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School?
393 students attend The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School?
The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School offer ?
The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School part of?
The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School is part of The Next Step/El Proximo Paso Public Charter School District.

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