At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359.5
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. 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
- 140
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Washington. It is one of 6 current school records connected to DC Prep PCS. NCES reports 315 students for 2024–25.
Among 42 middle schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 316.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the District of Columbia median of 11.1:1 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 (95.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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 0 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
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black95.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 DC Prep PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
Middle · Grades 04–08
318 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS
Middle · Grades 04–08
308 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES
Elementary · Grades PK–03
401 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES
Elementary · Grades PK–03
409 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
Elementary · Grades PK–03
430 reported students
Public schools near DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS Middle · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 05–08 | 435 | 0.2 mi |
| Johnson MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 307 | 0.4 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle Middle · Charter · Friendship PCS | 04–08 | 293 | 0.9 mi |
| Kramer MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 213 | 1 mi |
| KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS Middle · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 05–08 | 328 | 1.2 mi |
| Hart MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 374 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS
What grades does DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS serve?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in DC Prep PCS.
How many students attend DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 42 District of Columbia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 140 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 315 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS 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 DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS in?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS is part of DC Prep PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS (0.2 mi), Johnson MS (0.4 mi), Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.