E.L. Haynes PCS

4501 KANSAS AVENUE NW
Washington, DC 20011

www.elhaynes.org

Charter School 342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School (Petworth Campus) serves as a prominent elementary school located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C. As part of a mission-driven charter network, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development. The elementary program is designed to create an inclusive, rigorous learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds, aiming to close the achievement gap through personalized instruction and a structured, supportive community.

The school places a strong emphasis on a "whole-child" approach, integrating high-quality academics with initiatives that foster character building and community engagement. By leveraging its location on Kansas Ave NW, E.L. Haynes creates a hub for families in the District, emphasizing teacher collaboration and active parent involvement to ensure student success. Its educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that all students, regardless of their starting point, can achieve high levels of success when provided with the right resources, a safe environment, and a focus on equity.

342

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E.L. Haynes PCS - ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	141
Black	118
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	4

Hispanic
141 (41.2 %)
Black
118 (34.5 %)
White
59 (17.3 %)
Two or More
18 (5.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	E.L. Haynes PCS
Phone:	(202)667-4446
Website:	http://www.elhaynes.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 94

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 49