The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District

1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018

Top Rankings

The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District.
Public Schools in The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District have a diversity score of 0.57, which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 0.54.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
241 Schools
# Students
157 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
17%
# Black Students
97 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
62%
65%
# White Students
17 Students
11,645 Students
% White Students
11%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
-
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
7,121
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
4,879
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
4,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
3,660
# Ungraded Students:
-
238

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,357 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,172 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,357
$32,689
Spending / Student
$17,172
$32,577

Best The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District?
The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the racial composition of students in The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District?
62% of The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District?
The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,172 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 42% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-08
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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