- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Luke C. Moore Hs
Federal NCES profile for Luke C. Moore Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000198
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luke C. Moore Hs earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of District of Columbia schools.
- #29 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 275
- students enrolled
Luke C. Moore Hs has class sizes larger than 92% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luke C. Moore Hs ranks #29 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Luke C. Moore Hs grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+25.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 110003000198 · Washington, DC High · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Luke C. Moore Hs grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+25.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Luke C. Moore Hs 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 275
Luke C. Moore Hs
275 students
What this shows Luke C. Moore Hs reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luke C. Moore Hs compares
Luke C. Moore Hs is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
85.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Luke C. Moore Hs is less mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Luke C. Moore Hs 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luke C. Moore Hs'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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Luke C. Moore Hs
How many students attend Luke C. Moore Hs?
Luke C. Moore Hs has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luke C. Moore Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Luke C. Moore Hs is 17.2:1, which is 40% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luke C. Moore Hs?
The largest demographic group at Luke C. Moore Hs is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luke C. Moore Hs?
Luke C. Moore Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Luke C. Moore Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Luke C. Moore Hs ranks #29 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 Luke C. Moore Hs, 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.