How do these districts compare?
| Metric | District of Columbia Public Schools | Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Total Enrollment | 50,131 | 673 |
| Number of Schools | 116 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | District of Columbia Public Schools | Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $36,134 | $26,830 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.8% | 25.2% |
| State Revenue | — | — |
| Local Revenue | 86.2% | 74.8% |
District of Columbia Public Schools
Federal State Local
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | District of Columbia Public Schools | Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.0% | 22.9% |
| African American | 61.2% | 51.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% | 13.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 10.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | District of Columbia Public Schools | Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 197 | — |
| Schools with AP | 16 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 325.3:1 | 353.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 16.0% |
School Types
District of Columbia Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
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.