Enrollment
300
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110008200441 Charter school
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 78
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
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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts reports 300 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 300 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts spends $31,294 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 85.1% from local sources (property taxes), and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), 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 Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 38% | — | — |
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
13:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 76% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$31,294
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 300 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 300 Top 38% in District of Columbia — larger than 62% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110008200441
Student demographics
African American 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
White 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 97.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 300:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts, which includes Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts.
$31,294
Per student
-10%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 85.1%
Federal 14.9%
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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Frequently asked questions about Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts
How many students attend Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts?
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts has 300 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts?
The largest demographic group at Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts is African American at 97.7%. The school serves a student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts?
Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.