Washington Yu Ying PCS

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Washington Yu Ying PCS ranks 23 rd of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington Yu Ying PCS is a highly-ranked, diverse elementary public charter school in Washington, DC that serves grades PK-5 with an enrollment of over 400 students.

Washington Yu Ying PCS consistently outperforms the district average on standardized tests, with 79.7% of 4th graders and 72% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 34.9% and 33.9% respectively. In mathematics, 57.6% of 4th graders and 48% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 28.5% and 26.4% for the District of Columbia Public Schools. The school's performance is particularly strong for its African American and multi-racial students, ranking 4th out of 60 DC elementary schools for its African American students in mathematics and 1st out of 1 DC elementary school for its multi-racial students. Washington Yu Ying PCS also stands out for its strong performance with special education students, ranking 3rd and 4th out of 35 and 45 DC elementary schools respectively in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools like Bridges PCS, Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS, and others, Washington Yu Ying PCS maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.9 to 10.6, and spends between $18,133 and $21,238 per student, suggesting the school is able to allocate resources effectively to support student learning. This high-performing, diverse school has consistently ranked in the top 20 elementary schools in DC over the past decade, making it a standout option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

220 Taylor Street NE
Washington, DC 20017

(202) 635-1950

District: Washington Yu Ying PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,998

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 634

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.2%

Two or more races:

25.9%

White:

23.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Yu Ying PCS ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Washington Yu Ying PCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.2%), two or more races (25.9%), White (23.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Yu Ying PCS is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Washington Yu Ying PCS employs 61.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Yu Ying PCS is $20,998.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Yu Ying PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Yu Ying PCS 23^rd of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Washington Yu Ying PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Washington Yu Ying PCS 7^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Yu Ying PCS

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Rank History for all students at Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2012	88.03	15^th	112	86.6%
2014	87.89	14^th	109	87.2%
2015	94.23	10^th	97	89.7%
2016	86.68	15^th	99	84.8%
2017	81.84	17^th	108	84.3%
2018	86.19	19^th	120	84.2%
2019	81.21	18^th	122	85.2%
2022	85.90	18^th	97	81.4%
2023	89.32	15^th	128	88.3%
2024	77.15	23^rd	126	81.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	67.51	1^st	1	0.0%
2023	44.42	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	38.89	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	89.51	3^rd	35	91.4%
2019	82.87	4^th	45	91.1%
2024	37.88	4^th	9	55.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.77	13^th	110	88.2%
2019	77.78	22^nd	117	81.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.86	21^st	113	81.4%
2019	81.68	18^th	113	84.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	70.28	20^th	100	80.0%
2019	63.54	34^th	106	67.9%
2023	85.22	4^th	60	93.3%
2024	64.78	17^th	63	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	18.57	19^th	19	0.0%
2019	31.85	18^th	21	14.3%
2022	24.81	15^th	18	16.7%
2023	16.42	24^th	25	4.0%
2024	18.36	24^th	26	7.7%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. 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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Yu Ying PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	36	60	26	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2010	55	103	32	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2011	68	110	34	13	0	0	14	0	239
2012	104	152	34	24	0	0	58	0	372
2013	115	174	39	28	0	1	82	0	439
2014	137	207	50	32	0	1	84	0	511
2015	153	195	57	33	0	0	90	0	528
2016	165	203	60	30	0	0	93	0	551
2017	171	208	57	29	0	0	106	0	571
2018	182	198	56	30	0	0	113	0	579
2019	176	187	56	32	0	0	118	0	569
2020	165	188	56	34	0	0	126	0	569
2021	148	197	57	38	0	0	137	0	577
2022	149	176	53	40	0	0	151	0	569
2023	141	198	50	46	1	0	166	0	602
2024	147	217	50	54	1	0	164	1	634

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 Washington Yu Ying PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	131	n/a	n/a	18.3
2010	198	15.0	13.2	23.7
2011	239	41.0	5.8	20.5
2012	372	30.0	12.4	20.2
2013	439	32.0	13.7	15.9
2014	511	40.0	12.7	99.4
2015	528	44.0	12.0	9.5
2016	551	54.0	10.2	9.8
2017	571	61.0	9.3	n/a
2018	579	45.5	12.7	n/a
2019	569	44.0	12.9	n/a
2020	569	49.7	11.4	n/a
2021	577	54.0	10.6	n/a
2022	569	57.0	9.9	n/a
2023	602	57.0	10.5	n/a
2024	634	61.3	10.3	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 Washington Yu Ying PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	131	n/a	n/a	18.3
2010	198	15.0	13.2	23.7
2011	239	41.0	5.8	20.5
2012	372	30.0	12.4	20.2
2013	439	32.0	13.7	15.9
2014	511	40.0	12.7	99.4
2015	528	44.0	12.0	9.5
2016	551	54.0	10.2	9.8
2017	571	61.0	9.3	n/a
2018	579	45.5	12.7	n/a
2019	569	44.0	12.9	n/a
2020	569	49.7	11.4	n/a
2021	577	54.0	10.6	n/a
2022	569	57.0	9.9	n/a
2023	602	57.0	10.5	n/a
2024	634	61.3	10.3	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Yu Ying PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$449 (2.5%)	$17,684 (97.5%)	$18,133
2021	$719 (3.7%)	$18,592 (96.3%)	$19,311
2022	$1,945 (9.2%)	$19,293 (90.8%)	$21,238
2023	$1,263 (6.0%)	$19,735 (94.0%)	$20,998

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Yu Ying PCS

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 18^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 15^th of 128 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	45.7	59.7	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	45.7	59.7	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	34.3	40.3	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	34.3	40.3	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	62.8	49.2	13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	62.8	49.2	13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	65.7	72.3	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	65.7	72.3	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	64.6	52.9	11.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	64.6	50.9	13.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	69.3	88.2	18.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Yu Ying PCS)	69.3	83.3	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	569	602	5.8%
African American	187	198	5.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	56	50	10.7%
Hispanic	32	46	43.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	176	141	19.9%
Two or More Races	118	166	40.7%

Schools Near Washington Yu Ying PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Yu Ying PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	220 Taylor Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Yu Ying PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 635-1950	634	61	10.3		147 (23.2%)	217 (34.2%)	54 (8.5%)	50 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	164 (25.9%)	77.2	23^rd of 126 public elementary schools	81.7%		89.3	15^th of 128 public elementary schools	88.3%	8	36.0	24.1	79.7	72.0				36.7	57.6	48.0				$20,998	$1,263	$19,735
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	4401 8th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 803-8967	498	35	14.2		174 (34.9%)	100 (20.1%)	144 (28.9%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (13.9%)	66	29^th of 126 public elementary schools	77.0%					(n/a)		37.3	37.1					37.3	37.1					$22,697	$1,586	$21,111
Bridges PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	100 Gallatin Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Bridges PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 545-0515	365	37	9.8		5 (1.4%)	159 (43.6%)	187 (51.2%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	19.4	120^th of 126 public elementary schools	4.8%		28.6	85^th of 128 public elementary schools	33.6%	35		8.1	7.3	7.1				18.9	4.9					$34,114	$3,125	$30,989
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1240 Randolph Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 723-1467	215	12	18.6		17 (7.9%)	161 (74.9%)	32 (14.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			8.3					10.0						$20,306	$2,331	$17,975
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3700 Oakview Terrace NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 265-7237	351	29	12.3		131 (37.3%)	103 (29.3%)	61 (17.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (14.5%)	79.6	19^th of 126 public elementary schools	84.9%		76.4	24^th of 128 public elementary schools	81.3%	5	31.6	43.8	74.5	50.0				39.6	44.7	36.8				$25,085	$2,808	$22,277
Barnard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Decatur St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-1100	591	56	10.5		60 (10.2%)	243 (41.1%)	268 (45.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	61	33^rd of 126 public elementary schools	73.8%		55.6	41^st of 128 public elementary schools	68.0%	8	13.2	27.9	40.0	32.4				38.7	47.9	24.3				$29,337	$4,001	$25,336
Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5450 3rd Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Rocketship Education DC PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 627-2256	341	22	15.5		7 (2.1%)	240 (70.4%)	83 (24.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	28.9	90^th of 126 public elementary schools	28.6%		51.2	47^th of 128 public elementary schools	63.3%	43		10.2	30.0	25.0				8.5	16.7	20.0				$38,179	$6,711	$31,468
DC Bilingual PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	33 Riggs Road NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	DC Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 750-6674	579	69	8.3		174 (30.1%)	115 (19.9%)	263 (45.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	81.7	18^th of 126 public elementary schools	85.7%		80.4	19^th of 128 public elementary schools	85.2%	1	56.5	38.9	52.2	77.4				38.9	39.1	71.0				$28,987	$5,303	$23,683
Center City PCS - Petworth	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	510 Webster Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 554-9212	242	21	11.5		2 (0.8%)	129 (53.3%)	105 (43.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	48.8	54^th of 126 public elementary schools	57.1%		39.2	66^th of 128 public elementary schools	48.4%	12		4.0		18.5	30.8	8.7	30.0		8.3	14.8	30.8	12.5	5.0	$25,824	$3,323	$22,501
Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3025 4th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Lee Montessori PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 779-9740	286	15	18.8		114 (39.9%)	104 (36.4%)	31 (10.8%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.8%)	58.4	38^th of 126 public elementary schools	69.8%		79.6	21^st of 128 public elementary schools	83.6%	17	55.0		35.3	45.0					23.5	40.0				$27,443	$766	$26,677

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Yu Ying PCS

What is the racial makeup of Washington Yu Ying PCS?

Students at Washington Yu Ying PCS are 34% African American, 26% Two or more races, 23% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian.

How many students attend Washington Yu Ying PCS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 634 students attended Washington Yu Ying PCS.

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Washington Yu Ying PCS ranks 23^rd of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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