Enrollment
318
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 110004800474 Charter school
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 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: Dc Prep 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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms reports 318 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 318 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dc Prep Pcs spends $22,411 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 93.5% from local sources (property taxes), and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 44% | — | — |
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 66% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$22,411
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 318 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 318 Top 44% in District of Columbia — larger than 56% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110004800474
Student demographics
African American 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 318:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dc Prep Pcs, which includes Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms.
$22,411
Per student
-35%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 93.5%
Federal 6.5%
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
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
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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 Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms
How many students attend Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms has 318 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms?
The largest demographic group at Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms is African American at 92.1%. The school serves a student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.