Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary

1345 POTOMAC AVENUE SE
Washington, DC 20003

www.friendshipschools.org

Charter School 256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Friendship PCS – Chamberlain Elementary is a prominent public charter school located in the Capitol Hill/Hill East neighborhood of Washington, D.C. As part of the expansive Friendship Public Charter School network, the campus serves students in grades PK3 through 5. The school is built on a mission of providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in the District.

The school is recognized for its structured learning environment and focus on data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. Beyond the standard curriculum, Chamberlain Elementary integrates technology, enrichment programs, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By fostering a strong school culture and maintaining high expectations for all learners, the campus seeks to serve as a cornerstone for the local community, ensuring that families have access to a quality, tuition-free public education within the city.

256

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	9
Black	246

Black
246 (96.1%)
Hispanic
9 (3.5%)
White
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Friendship PCS
Phone:	(202)547-5800
Website:	http://www.friendshipschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	129	50.4%
Male	127	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)