Founded in 2004, the award-winning E.L. Haynes Public Charter School currently serves 1,200 students from grades Pre-K through 12. E.L. Haynes is named for Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes - the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics and a DC public school teacher for 47 years. Students The diversity of our student body reflects the demographics of our city: 68% of E.L. Haynes students are low income and 23% are English Language Learners; E.L. Haynes' student body is 51% African-American, 35% Latino, 9% Caucasian, 4% Multi-Race, and 1% Asian. Leadership and Staff Founded by education reform leader and Head of School Jennifer C. Niles, E.L. Haynes is led by a dedicated board of trustees that makes critical decisions pertaining to management, facilities, finance and fundraising and serves in the role of School Board. E.L. Haynes attracts and retains the best and brightest teachers in the city, many of whom have won distinguished honors for their work. Our teachers are committed to excellence, supported by a strong network of passionate colleagues and receive extensive professional development opportunities to advance their knowledge and techniques.