- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Duke Ellington School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000016
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duke Ellington School of the Arts earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of District of Columbia schools.
- #34 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 84.1:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 589
- students enrolled
Duke Ellington School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 99% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duke Ellington School of the Arts ranks #34 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Duke Ellington School of the Arts held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 110003000016 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 84.1:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Duke Ellington School of the Arts held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Duke Ellington School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 589
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
589 students
What this shows Duke Ellington School of the Arts reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duke Ellington School of the Arts compares
Duke Ellington School of the Arts 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 | 84.1:1 | ▲ 584% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
84.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
84.1:1
students per teacher
- 584% above state mean
Top 99% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.6%
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
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.6%
White 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Duke Ellington School of the Arts is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duke Ellington School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duke Ellington School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Washington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jackson-Reed Hs
Standard public school
1,855 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Hs
Standard public school
1,029 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Hs
Standard public school
943 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Hs
Standard public school
909 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Hs
Standard public school
892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
745 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duke Ellington School of the Arts
How many students attend Duke Ellington School of the Arts?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts has 589 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duke Ellington School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Duke Ellington School of the Arts is 84.1:1, which is 584% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 436% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duke Ellington School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Duke Ellington School of the Arts is African American at 66.6% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duke Ellington School of the Arts?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Duke Ellington School of the Arts ranks #34 of 35 high 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 high schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Duke Ellington School of the Arts, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.