Wheatley Education Campus

Summary:

Wheatley Education Campus is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Washington, DC, with a student population of 321. Despite its relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of DC elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0 or 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wheatley Education Campus faces significant challenges in academic achievement, with consistently low performance on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 2.6% of 3rd grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for District of Columbia Public Schools and 28.2% for the district overall. These large gaps in proficiency rates are seen across all grade levels and subject areas, with Wheatley lagging behind the district by 20-30 percentage points or more. The school's high percentage of African American (72.59%) and Hispanic (23.36%) students may contribute to these performance gaps, but nearby schools with similar demographics, such as Miner Elementary and J.O. Wilson Elementary, perform significantly better than Wheatley.

The persistent low performance of Wheatley Education Campus is particularly concerning given the school's relatively high per-student spending of $30,594 in the 2022-2023 school year and its low student-teacher ratio of around 9-10 students per teacher. This suggests that the school's challenges go beyond just funding and resources, and may require a comprehensive review of its educational practices, leadership, and support systems. Comparing Wheatley to the high-performing nearby schools, such as Ludlow-Taylor Elementary and Maury Elementary, provides a clear opportunity to identify and implement effective strategies that can help the school improve and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1299 Neal St. NE
       Washington, DC  20002


(202) 939-5970

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,594 Help


Students who attend Wheatley Education Campus usually attend:

High:    Dunbar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.1%
Hispanic:
26.6%
White:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wheatley Education Campus ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks last among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wheatley Education Campus ranks worse than 81.4% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.1%), Hispanic (26.6%), White (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheatley Education Campus is 8, which is the 7th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheatley Education Campus is $30,594, which is the 37th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wheatley Education Campus was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wheatley Education Campus 57th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Wheatley Education Campus in the ranking list.)

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wheatley Education Campus

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 13.29 107th 111 3.6%
2011 15.26 104th 111 6.3%
2012 20.15 95th 112 15.2%
2014 14.56 100th 109 8.3%
2015 18.65 87th 97 10.3%
2016 16.52 89th 99 10.1%
2017 14.81 103rd 108 4.6%
2018 25.40 92nd 120 23.3%
2019 22.55 102nd 122 16.4%
2023 18.01 121st 128 5.5%
2024 15.02 126th 126 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 68th 110 38.2%
2019 27.80 90th 117 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.60 58th 90 35.6%
2019 32.62 69th 91 24.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.75 107th 113 5.3%
2019 15.81 108th 113 4.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 72nd 100 28.0%
2019 23.84 89th 106 16.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wheatley Education Campus

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 12.29 50th 56 10.7%
2011 12.45 55th 57 3.5%
2012 33.58 41st 57 28.1%
2014 43.03 35th 57 38.6%
2015 23.92 43rd 49 12.2%
2016 18.01 45th 48 6.3%
2017 25.98 42nd 56 25.0%
2018 31.77 49th 72 31.9%
2019 38.96 43rd 75 42.7%
2022 31.37 42nd 59 28.8%
2023 30.44 56th 69 18.8%
2024 27.03 57th 70 18.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.13 32nd 53 39.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.32 32nd 46 30.4%
2019 40.29 30th 50 40.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 44th 49 10.2%
2019 28.86 41st 53 22.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Wheatley Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.82 39th 55 29.1%
2019 47.59 28th 55 49.1%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wheatley Education Campus Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 11, 2019

Open Quote We recently moved to this school's boundaries and weren't sure what to expect. We are pleasantly surprised. The faculty, staff, and administration were friendly and welcoming. Our kids are well supported and everyone has gone above and beyond to help our family through this transition. Close Quote


by a citizen
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Open Quote The school was out of control under the last administration. DCPS kept one of the administrators that added to the horrible situation. The students, teachers, and parents were out of control. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wheatley Education Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 650 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 734 734
1990 0 666 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1991 0 588 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 2 512 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 0 489 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 0 532 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 2 498 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 2 498 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 0 509 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 0 567 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 0 508 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2000 0 460 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 0 525 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 0 536 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 0 536 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 0 496 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 0 470 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 0 385 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 4 322 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2008 2 382 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 0 341 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 347
2010 1 443 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2011 1 449 0 8 0 0 2 0 460
2012 1 466 0 10 0 0 3 0 480
2013 4 440 0 17 0 0 4 0 465
2014 2 418 0 12 0 0 10 0 442
2015 2 438 0 15 0 0 8 0 463
2016 1 334 0 15 0 0 9 0 359
2017 1 290 0 23 0 0 7 0 321
2018 5 281 2 30 0 0 6 0 324
2019 6 271 1 26 0 0 8 0 312
2020 6 288 4 48 0 0 8 0 354
2021 5 250 5 39 0 0 3 0 302
2022 9 271 2 51 0 0 2 0 335
2023 7 233 3 75 0 0 3 0 321
2024 15 246 3 96 0 0 0 1 361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wheatley Education Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 653 44.0 14.8 75.3
1989 734 66.0 11.1 67
1990 666 32.0 20.8 4.4
1991 588 30.0 19.6 53.4
1992 514 27.0 19.0 93.4
1993 489 33.0 14.8 92
1994 533 25.0 21.3 80.1
1995 500 23.0 21.7 95
1996 500 23.0 21.7 95
1997 509 21.0 24.2 94.9
1998 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 508 36.0 14.1 n/a
2000 460 35.0 13.1 86.7
2001 525 42.0 12.5 76
2002 536 n/a n/a 70.7
2003 536 n/a n/a 70.7
2004 496 40.0 12.4 81.5
2005 472 25.0 18.9 87.9
2006 387 25.0 15.5 79.6
2007 328 23.0 14.3 99.1
2008 387 6.0 64.5 69.3
2009 347 31.9 10.9 85.5
2010 447 34.0 13.1 85.2
2011 460 32.0 14.3 82.8
2012 480 33.0 14.5 73.8
2013 465 32.0 14.5 76.3
2014 442 31.7 13.9 99.3
2015 463 36.0 12.8 100
2016 359 34.0 10.5 100
2017 321 31.5 10.1 n/a
2018 324 28.0 11.5 n/a
2019 312 32.0 9.7 n/a
2020 354 33.0 10.7 n/a
2021 302 34.3 8.7 n/a
2022 335 34.1 9.8 n/a
2023 321 35.5 9.0 n/a
2024 361 45.0 8.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wheatley Education Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 653 44.0 14.8 75.3
1989 734 66.0 11.1 67
1990 666 32.0 20.8 4.4
1991 588 30.0 19.6 53.4
1992 514 27.0 19.0 93.4
1993 489 33.0 14.8 92
1994 533 25.0 21.3 80.1
1995 500 23.0 21.7 95
1996 500 23.0 21.7 95
1997 509 21.0 24.2 94.9
1998 567 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 508 36.0 14.1 n/a
2000 460 35.0 13.1 86.7
2001 525 42.0 12.5 76
2002 536 n/a n/a 70.7
2003 536 n/a n/a 70.7
2004 496 40.0 12.4 81.5
2005 472 25.0 18.9 87.9
2006 387 25.0 15.5 79.6
2007 328 23.0 14.3 99.1
2008 387 6.0 64.5 69.3
2009 347 31.9 10.9 85.5
2010 447 34.0 13.1 85.2
2011 460 32.0 14.3 82.8
2012 480 33.0 14.5 73.8
2013 465 32.0 14.5 76.3
2014 442 31.7 13.9 99.3
2015 463 36.0 12.8 100
2016 359 34.0 10.5 100
2017 321 31.5 10.1 n/a
2018 324 28.0 11.5 n/a
2019 312 32.0 9.7 n/a
2020 354 33.0 10.7 n/a
2021 302 34.3 8.7 n/a
2022 335 34.1 9.8 n/a
2023 321 35.5 9.0 n/a
2024 361 45.0 8.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wheatley Education Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,374 (10.8%) $19,539 (89.2%) $21,913
2020 $2,419 (11.4%) $18,849 (88.6%) $21,268
2021 $3,140 (12.4%) $22,159 (87.6%) $25,299
2022 $5,046 (18.9%) $21,588 (81.1%) $26,633
2023 $4,016 (13.1%) $26,578 (86.9%) $30,594

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheatley Education Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 128 Elementary schools
 10.9%
Ranks 43rd of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 69 Middle schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wheatley Education Campus)26.13
 23.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wheatley Education Campus)30.46.7
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatley Education Campus)88.3
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.437.4
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.230.4
 7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatley Education Campus)103.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wheatley Education Campus)45.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)25.524.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatley Education Campus)2811.1
 16.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.936.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wheatley Education Campus)5.310.5
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)26.820.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatley Education Campus)57.931.6
 26.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)47.640.6
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wheatley Education Campus)4.210.7
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)8.64.4
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)179.9
 7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wheatley Education Campus)33.322.2
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)44.940.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312321
 2.9%
African American271233
 14%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2675
 188.5%
Pacific Islander00
White67
 16.7%
Two or More Races83
 62.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheatley Education Campus

Students at Wheatley Education Campus are 68% African American, 27% Hispanic, 4% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Wheatley Education Campus.

Wheatley Education Campus ranks in the bottom 0.0% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

Students who attend Wheatley Education Campus usually go on to attend:

High : Dunbar High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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