WEST EC

West EC is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 330 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 29 teachers, West EC has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

**West Education Campus (West EC)**, located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its neighborhood, focusing on both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, West EC is known for its role as a community-centered institution that fosters close relationships between families and educators. The school frequently engages in programming designed to enrich the student experience, aiming to create a rigorous yet inclusive atmosphere. By maintaining a PK–8 model, West EC allows for consistent educational continuity, enabling teachers to build long-term academic relationships with their students throughout their formative middle school years.

For more information, contact West EC at (202) 576-6226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.