FRIENDSHIP PCS ARMSTRONG

Friendship PCS Armstrong is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Friendship PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Friendship PCS Armstrong has a student/teacher ratio of about 43:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Friendship PCS - Armstrong is a public charter school located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. As part of the expansive Friendship Public Charter School network, the Armstrong campus serves students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college preparation and character development, aiming to equip students from diverse backgrounds with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school operates with a focus on high academic standards and a structured learning environment, utilizing the broader resources and pedagogical framework established by the Friendship network. In addition to core academic subjects, the campus often integrates enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to foster social-emotional growth and community engagement. By maintaining a consistent presence in the Ward 5 area, Friendship Armstrong seeks to bridge educational gaps and provide families in the District with a robust alternative to traditional public schooling.

For more information, contact Friendship PCS Armstrong at (202) 572-1070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 1St NW
Washington, DC 20001
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FRIENDSHIP PCS ARMSTRONG is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board
District:
Friendship PCS
Total Students:
395
Teachers:
9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 395 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRIENDSHIP PCS ARMSTRONG is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
White
0.5%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.