- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, DC
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Federal NCES profile for Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 110003000160
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of District of Columbia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in District of Columbia.
- #32 of 154
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 791
- students enrolled
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School has class sizes larger than 74% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster-Adams Bilingual School ranks #32 of 154 schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 110003000160 · Washington, DC Other · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School 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
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
791 students
What this shows Oyster-Adams Bilingual School reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oyster-Adams Bilingual School compares
Oyster-Adams Bilingual 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 74% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 38.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
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 Oyster-Adams Bilingual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oyster-Adams Bilingual School'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 other schools in Washington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
District of Columbia International School
Standard public school
1,654 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
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
Janney Es
Standard public school
717 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
How many students attend Oyster-Adams Bilingual School?
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School has 791 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oyster-Adams Bilingual School?
The largest demographic group at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oyster-Adams Bilingual School?
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Oyster-Adams Bilingual School rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster-Adams Bilingual School ranks #32 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 Public Schools?
Besides Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, 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.