E.L. Haynes PCS

E.L. Haynes PCS is a small urban public charter school system located in Washington, D.C., serving 2,395 students across three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district experienced substantial enrollment growth of 108.3% from the prior year, suggesting rapid expansion or significant demographic shifts in its student population.

The district operates with 114 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 21.0:1, slightly above typical urban averages. Academically, E.L. Haynes PCS demonstrates mixed performance relative to District of Columbia benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 8.8%, substantially below the state average of 19.9%. Reading proficiency of 20.6% also trails the state average of 25.4%. However, the district's graduation rate of 94.0% notably exceeds the state average of 77.6%, indicating strong completion outcomes despite lower standardized test performance. Chronic absenteeism of 28.9% represents a potential concern for student engagement.

The student population reflects significant diversity and need. English learners comprise 35.2% of enrollment, students with disabilities account for 21.6%, and 41.0% are economically disadvantaged. Racially, the district is predominantly Hispanic (61.0%), followed by Black students (27.1%), with smaller White (7.8%) and Asian (0.2%) populations. Per-pupil spending of $6,119 exceeds the state average of $5,871. The budget of $38.0 million derives primarily from local sources (91.6%), with federal funding representing 8.4% of revenues.