Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sela Pcs ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sela Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sela Pcs's student population of 263 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sela Pcs ranks within the top 20% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sela Pcs is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
17%
Black
58%
65%
White
30%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sela Pcs's ranking?
Sela Pcs is ranked #33 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Sela Pcs often compared to?
Sela Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster-adams Bilingual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Sela Pcs?
263 students attend Sela Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sela Pcs students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sela Pcs?
Sela Pcs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sela Pcs offer ?
Sela Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sela Pcs part of?
Sela Pcs is part of Sela PCS School District.
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