Enrollment
409
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110007200473 Charter school
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es reports 409 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 90% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 409 Top 69% in District of Columbia — larger than 31% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110007200473
Student demographics
African American 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
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Frequently asked questions about Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es
How many students attend Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es has 409 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es?
The largest demographic group at Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es is African American at 94.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.