Enrollment
348
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 110003500475 Charter school
Capital City Pcs - Hs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Capital City Pcs - Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 67
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
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
District: Capital City Pcs · District of Columbia
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)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Capital City Pcs - Hs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Capital City Pcs - Hs reports 348 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 348 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Capital City Pcs spends $30,950 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 89.0% from local sources (property taxes), and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Capital City Pcs - Hs 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 51% | — | — |
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 12% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,950
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 348 Top 51% in District of Columbia — larger than 49% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 8.3:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110003500475
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 25.9%
Two or More 4.0%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 348:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.9%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capital City Pcs, which includes Capital City Pcs - Hs.
$30,950
Per student
-11%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 89.0%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Capital City Pcs - Hs
How many students attend Capital City Pcs - Hs?
Capital City Pcs - Hs has 348 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital City Pcs - Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital City Pcs - Hs is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capital City Pcs - Hs?
The largest demographic group at Capital City Pcs - Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital City Pcs - Hs?
Capital City Pcs - Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.