I Dream PCS

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — 1 schools

86
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$37,529
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

I Dream PCS operates 1 public schools serving 86 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 99 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 $37,529 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 75.1% local, and 24.9% 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.

and 43.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.9% African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% White across the district's schools.

I Dream Pcs accounts for 100.0% of all I Dream PCS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means I Dream 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

I Dream PCS chronic absenteeism rate is 43.4% — 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?

24.9%
Federal
State
75.1%
Local

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 I Dream PCS.

White 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 90.9%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

43.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in I Dream PCS

School Enrollment
I Dream Pcs
Charter
99

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in I Dream PCS?

I Dream PCS has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 86 students.

How much does I Dream PCS spend per student?

I Dream PCS spends $37,529 per student.

What is the average rent near I Dream 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 I Dream PCS?

I Dream PCS students are 90.9% African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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