Enrollment
386
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 110010300510 Charter school
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Washington Leadership Academy Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 70
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
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)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Leadership Academy Pcs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs reports 386 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% 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 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 193 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 73.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washington Leadership Academy Pcs spends $35,793 per pupil district-wide, above the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 88.4% from local sources (property taxes), and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Leadership Academy 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 60% | — | — |
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
7.5:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 6% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
73.3%
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
$35,793
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 386 Top 60% in District of Columbia — larger than 40% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 7.5:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110010300510
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 193:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 73.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Leadership Academy Pcs, which includes Washington Leadership Academy Pcs.
$35,793
Per student
+3%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 88.4%
Federal 11.6%
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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Frequently asked questions about Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
How many students attend Washington Leadership Academy Pcs?
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs has 386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Leadership Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Leadership Academy Pcs is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 Washington Leadership Academy Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Washington Leadership Academy Pcs is African American at 80.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Leadership Academy Pcs?
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 5 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.