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District Of Columbia Public Schools School District

1200 First St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
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: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (202) 727-7377
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Top Rankings

District Of Columbia Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 80 public preschools serving 28,760 students in District Of Columbia Public Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Preschools in District Of Columbia Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
116 Schools
146 Schools
# Students
48,635 Students
49,037 Students
# Teachers
4,126 Teachers
4,498 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

District Of Columbia Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (DC)
#13 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of District of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
10%
74%
76%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District and public school graduation rate of District of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
62 Students
76 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
937 Students
846 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10,220 Students
8,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
17%
# Black Students
28,030 Students
29,372 Students
% Black Students
57%
60%
# White Students
8,281 Students
8,202 Students
% White Students
17%
17%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
22 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,462 Students
1,923 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5,322
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
4,027
7,094
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,852
6,350
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,798
6,081
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,731
5,891
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,828
5,086
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,502
4,480
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,735
891
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,734
848
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,893
866
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,336
-
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,043
-
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,625
-
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,209
-
# Ungraded Students:
-
238

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,230 is higher than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,741 is higher than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$1,665 MM
$2,882 MM
This chart displays total revenue of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in District of Columbia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,690 MM
$2,873 MM
This chart displays total spending of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in District of Columbia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$34,230
$32,689
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in District Of Columbia Public Schools School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in District of Columbia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$34,741
$32,577
This chart displays average spending per public school student in District Of Columbia Public Schools School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in District of Columbia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best District Of Columbia Public Schools School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janney Es
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Key Es
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Es
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Stoddert Es
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Ross Es
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #66.
Mann Es
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Brent Es
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Hearst Es
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #99.
Eaton Es
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maury Es
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Murch Es
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1212.
Hyde-addison Es
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3219 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
Shepherd Es
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1414.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2020 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1515.
School-within-school At Goding
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1616.
Ludlow-taylor Es
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1717.
Marie Reed Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bancroft Es
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1755 Newton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 673-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Thomson Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2020.
Payne Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2121.
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2425 N St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 724-4841
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: #2222.
Garrison Es
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2323.
Seaton Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1503 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Langdon Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lasalle-backus Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2626.
Burroughs Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #2727.
Bruce-monroe Es At Park View
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3560 Warder St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 576-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #2828.
Dorothy I. Height Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2929.
Barnard Es
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
430 Decatur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 G St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Van Ness Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Cleveland Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1825 8th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
West Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #3434.
Tyler Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #3535.
Powell Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1350 Upshur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 116 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 48,635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in DC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 22% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 20%)
  • : 12% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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