Sela Pcs

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Washington, District of Columbia - 1 schools

An equity score of 52/100 ranks Sela Pcs #14 of 51 districts in District of Columbia (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,403 per pupil, Sela Pcs ranks #38 of 58 District of Columbia districts by per-pupil spending (District of Columbia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

280
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,403
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sela Pcs operates 1 public schools serving 280 students, placing it among the smallest districts in District of Columbia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in District of Columbia.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,403 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 58 District of Columbia districts by per-pupil spending. See how District of Columbia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 83.8% local, and 16.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 52/100, ranked #14 of 51 in District of Columbia against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 18.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.3% African American, 25.8% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Sela Pcs, enrolling 302 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Sela Pcs accounts for 100.0% of all Sela Pcs student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Sela Pcs a distant remainder — means Sela Pcs-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Sela Pcs chronic absenteeism rate is 18.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Sela Pcs is typically wider than the Sela Pcs-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

16.2%
Federal
-
State
83.8%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
14 / 51
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Sela Pcs.

White 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 56.3%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sela Pcs

School Enrollment
Sela Pcs
Charter
302

How Sela Pcs Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The District of Columbia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys Pcs Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Idea Pcs Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Sela Pcs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sela Pcs?

Sela Pcs has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 280 students.

How much does Sela Pcs spend per student?

Sela Pcs spends $27,403 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #14 in District of Columbia.

What is the demographic composition of Sela Pcs?

Sela Pcs students are 56.3% African American, 25.8% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sela Pcs?

Sela Pcs has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #14 out of 51 districts in District of Columbia.