The Children's Guild DC PCS School District

2146 24th Place Ne
Washington, DC 20018
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 246 students in The Children's Guild DC PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in The Children's Guild DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
245 Schools
# Students
246 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The Children's Guild DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (DC)
#55 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
19%
6-9%
31%
≤5%
10%
(2022-23)
84%
46.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
89%
62%
% White
1%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $51,061 is higher than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,463 is higher than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$51,061
$30,796
Spending / Student
$38,463
$30,691

Best The Children's Guild DC PCS School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2146 24th Place Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Children's Guild DC PCS School District?
The Children's Guild DC PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of The Children's Guild PCS School District?
The Children's Guild PCS School District is ranked #54 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in The Children's Guild PCS School District?
89% of The Children's Guild PCS School District students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Children's Guild PCS School District?
The Children's Guild PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is The Children's Guild PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,463 is higher than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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