Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Elementary

2959 CARLTON AVENUE NE
Washington, DC 20018

www.friendshipschools.org

Charter School 218 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Friendship Public Charter School (PCS) Woodridge Elementary is a prominent campus within the Friendship network, located in the Woodridge neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. The school serves elementary-aged students with a mission rooted in preparing scholars for success in competitive colleges and professional careers. As part of a larger charter network, the Woodridge campus emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, character development, and a structured environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Friendship Woodridge is known for its commitment to a holistic educational experience that engages both students and their families. The school typically integrates extended learning opportunities, personalized instruction, and a strong emphasis on school culture to ensure that students meet high performance standards. By prioritizing data-driven instruction and high expectations, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide quality educational access to the families living in the Ward 5 community.

218

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	211
Two or More	2

Black
211 (96.8%)
Hispanic
4 (1.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.9%)
White
1 (0.5%)

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)635-6500
Website:	http://www.friendshipschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 56

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41