How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Capital City PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Total Enrollment | 1,004 | 50,131 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 116 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.9:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Capital City PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,950 | $36,134 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | — | — |
| Local Revenue | 89.0% | 86.2% |
Capital City PCS
Federal State Local
District of Columbia Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Capital City PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.2% | 15.0% |
| African American | 20.9% | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.9% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Capital City PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 197 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 16 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 338.3:1 | 325.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.4% | 40.5% |
School Types
Capital City PCS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
District of Columbia Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.