Enrollment
227
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 110010200503 Charter school
Washington Global Pcs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Washington Global Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
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: Washington Global 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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Global Pcs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Global Pcs reports 227 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washington Global Pcs spends $28,895 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 79.9% from local sources (property taxes), and 20.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Washington Global 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 19% | — | — |
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 84% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$28,895
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 227 Top 19% in District of Columbia — larger than 81% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110010200503
Student demographics
African American 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Global Pcs, which includes Washington Global Pcs.
$28,895
Per student
-17%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 79.9%
Federal 20.1%
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 Washington Global Pcs
How many students attend Washington Global Pcs?
Washington Global Pcs has 227 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Global Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Global Pcs is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Global Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Washington Global Pcs is African American at 96.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Global Pcs?
Washington Global Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.