At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
256
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 276
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Washington. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Friendship PCS. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, above the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (99.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black99.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Friendship PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Friendship PCS - Online Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
366 reported students
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
271 reported students
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
256 reported students
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
239 reported students
Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
218 reported students
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
212 reported students
Public schools near Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 193 | 0.4 mi |
| KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–KG | 212 | 0.4 mi |
| KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 314 | 0.4 mi |
| Center City PCS - Congress Heights Elementary · Charter · Center City PCS | PK–08 | 251 | 0.6 mi |
| KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–KG | 282 | 0.7 mi |
| KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 408 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary
What grades does Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary serve?
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Friendship PCS.
How many students attend Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary?
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 276 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 357 students and 30.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary in?
Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary is part of Friendship PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include King ES (0.4 mi), KIPP DC - Pride Academy PCS (0.4 mi), KIPP DC - Inspire Academy PCS (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.