Enrollment
437
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110001100225 Charter school
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Perry Street Preparatory Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Perry Street Preparatory Pcs · District of Columbia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry Street Preparatory Pcs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 437 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Perry Street Preparatory Pcs spends $32,168 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.4% from local sources (property taxes), and 24.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Perry Street Preparatory Pcs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 31% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,168
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 75% in District of Columbia — larger than 25% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110001100225
Student demographics
African American 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 437:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry Street Preparatory Pcs, which includes Perry Street Preparatory Pcs.
$32,168
Per student
-7%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
Federal 24.6%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Perry Street Preparatory Pcs
How many students attend Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs has 437 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is African American at 84.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.