Friendship Armstrong Academy is a public charter school located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Historically a black school, it is housed in the former Armstrong Manual Training School, also known as the Samuel Chapman Armstrong Technical High School.
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
95%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
88%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Dc - Spring Academy Pcs, Dorothy I. Height Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School?
245 students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School located?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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