How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Capital City PCS - Lower School | Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 323 | 450 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Capital City PCS - Lower School | Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,189 | $31,629 |
| District | Capital City PCS | District of Columbia Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Capital City PCS - Lower School | Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| African American | 18.9% | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.8% | 24.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Capital City PCS - Lower School | Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 335:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.4% | 25.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.