At a glance
Reported students
202
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
253
Center City PCS - Shaw: 202 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 197
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.2:1
What the reported data says about Center City PCS - Shaw
Center City PCS - Shaw is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Washington. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Center City PCS. NCES reports 202 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.2%). English learners represent 28.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Center City PCS - Shaw
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic30.2%
- Black65.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Center City PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Center City PCS - NoMa
Elementary · Grades PK–08
212 reported students
Center City PCS - Congress Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–08
251 reported students
Center City PCS - Petworth
Elementary · Grades PK–08
255 reported students
Center City PCS - Capitol Hill
Elementary · Grades PK–08
257 reported students
Center City PCS - Brightwood
Elementary · Grades PK–08
269 reported students
Public schools near Center City PCS - Shaw
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 390 | 0.2 mi |
| KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–KG | 224 | 0.3 mi |
| KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 343 | 0.3 mi |
| Thomson ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 259 | 0.4 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary Elementary · Charter · Friendship PCS | PK–03 | 239 | 0.5 mi |
| Walker-Jones Education Campus Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–08 | 292 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Center City PCS - Shaw
What grades does Center City PCS - Shaw serve?
Center City PCS - Shaw reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Center City PCS.
How many students attend Center City PCS - Shaw?
Center City PCS - Shaw reported 202 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 197 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Center City PCS - Shaw?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 202 students and 24.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Center City PCS - Shaw a public, charter, or magnet school?
Center City PCS - Shaw is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Center City PCS - Shaw in?
Center City PCS - Shaw is part of Center City PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Center City PCS - Shaw?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seaton ES (0.2 mi), KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS (0.3 mi), KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.