Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, DC
District of Columbia International School
Federal NCES profile for District of Columbia International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
The verdict
District of Columbia International School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the District of Columbia median. It is also one of the largest schools in District of Columbia.
- #25 of 154
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,654
- students enrolled
District of Columbia International School has class sizes near the District of Columbia median. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, District of Columbia International School ranks #25 of 154 schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110009700492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
District of Columbia International School held near 1,619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 147.0 → 152.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 110009700492 · Washington, DC Other · MID · CHARTER
1,654 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones High (1,653 students)
District of Columbia International School held near 1,619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 147.0 → 152.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
How District of Columbia International School compares
District of Columbia International School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,654 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, District of Columbia International School is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia International School reports $24,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar other schools in Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,654 students)
Frequently asked questions about District of Columbia International School
How many students attend District of Columbia International School?
District of Columbia International School has 1,654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 1,590 (2022-23) → 1,619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at District of Columbia International School?
The student-teacher ratio at District of Columbia International School is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of District of Columbia International School?
The largest demographic group at District of Columbia International School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for District of Columbia International School?
District of Columbia International School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does District of Columbia International School rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, District of Columbia International School ranks #25 of 154 schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia International School?
None; District of Columbia International School is a single-school charter district, and District of Columbia International School is its only campus.