Enrollment
1,654
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 110009700492Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.3:1 District of Columbia avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How District of Columbia International School compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
What stands out at District of Columbia International School
District of Columbia International School is a large charter combined-grade school in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling 1,654 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the District of Columbia median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in District of Columbia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,654 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 243 scored District of Columbia schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding District of Columbia International School spends $23,738 per pupil, 25% below the District of Columbia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students): District of Columbia International School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 11.3:1).
District of Columbia International School is a single-school charter district, so District of Columbia International School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,654 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in District of Columbia, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How District of Columbia International School compares
District of Columbia International School on the metrics families compare, against 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
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,654
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $31,650
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 25.9%
White 21.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
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
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for District of Columbia International School, which includes District of Columbia International School.
$23,738
Per student
-25%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $31,650
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.4%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Standard public school
1,563 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Es
Standard public school
923 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Es
Standard public school
821 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Standard public school
797 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Standard public school
791 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Janney Es
Standard public school
717 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of District of Columbia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,654 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is District of Columbia International School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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