How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Friendship PCS | Meridian PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, District of Columbia | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Total Enrollment | 4,609 | 627 |
| Number of Schools | 15 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Friendship PCS | Meridian PCS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,668 | $32,174 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.3% | 19.4% |
| State Revenue | — | — |
| Local Revenue | 87.7% | 80.6% |
Friendship PCS
Federal State Local
Meridian PCS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Friendship PCS | Meridian PCS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| African American | 95.7% | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 29.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Friendship PCS | Meridian PCS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | — |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 428.8:1 | 115.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.4% | 57.6% |
School Types
Friendship PCS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 15
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Meridian PCS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.