Early Childhood Academy PCS

Washington, District of Columbia — 1 schools

250
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$31,688
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Early Childhood Academy PCS operates 1 public schools serving 250 students, placing it among the smaller districts in District of Columbia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 281 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in District of Columbia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,688 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 92.2% local, and 7.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #47 of 54 in District of Columbia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 281:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.5% African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Early Childhood Academy Pcs accounts for 100.0% of all Early Childhood Academy PCS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Early Childhood Academy PCS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Early Childhood Academy PCS student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Early Childhood Academy PCS is typically wider than the Early Childhood Academy PCS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Early Childhood Academy PCS chronic absenteeism rate is 36.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
State
92.2%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
47 / 54
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in District of Columbia county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Early Childhood Academy PCS.

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 92.5%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

281:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Early Childhood Academy PCS

School Enrollment
Early Childhood Academy Pcs
Charter
281

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Early Childhood Academy PCS?

Early Childhood Academy PCS has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 250 students.

How much does Early Childhood Academy PCS spend per student?

Early Childhood Academy PCS spends $31,688 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #47 in District of Columbia.

What is the average rent near Early Childhood Academy PCS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in District of Columbia County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Early Childhood Academy PCS?

Early Childhood Academy PCS students are 92.5% African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Early Childhood Academy PCS?

Early Childhood Academy PCS has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #47 out of 54 districts in District of Columbia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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