Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Capital City Pcs - Lower School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital City Pcs - Lower School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capital City Pcs - Lower 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 Capital City Pcs - Lower School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
72%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital City Pcs - Lower School's ranking?
Capital City Pcs - Lower School is ranked #129 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Capital City Pcs - Lower School?
323 students attend Capital City Pcs - Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Capital City Pcs - Lower School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capital City Pcs - Lower School?
Capital City Pcs - Lower School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capital City Pcs - Lower School offer ?
Capital City Pcs - Lower School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital City Pcs - Lower School part of?
Capital City Pcs - Lower School is part of Capital City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital City Pcs - Lower School located?
Capital City Pcs - Lower 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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