BRIGHTWOOD EC

Brightwood 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 737 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 70 teachers, Brightwood EC has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Brightwood Education Campus (EC) is a public school located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., 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 high school and beyond. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a learning environment that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school places a strong focus on fostering a supportive educational culture, utilizing the resources provided by the broader D.C. public school network to enhance its curriculum and student services. By bridging early childhood education with middle school years, Brightwood EC aims to provide a continuous and stable academic experience for its students. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programming, or upcoming school events can find detailed information and updates through the official DCPS website.

For more information, contact Brightwood EC at (202) 722-5670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.