At a glance
Reported students
430
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359.5
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES: 430 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
13.4:1 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
- 297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9:1
What the reported data says about DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Washington. It is one of 6 current school records connected to DC Prep PCS. NCES reports 430 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, above 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 (90.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black90.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
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 - Anacostia ES
Elementary · Grades PK–03
409 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES
Elementary · Grades PK–03
401 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
Middle · Grades 04–08
318 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS
Middle · Grades 04–08
315 reported students
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS
Middle · Grades 04–08
308 reported students
Public schools near DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plummer ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 233 | 0.4 mi |
| Smothers ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 250 | 0.4 mi |
| Global Citizens PCS Elementary · Charter · Global Citizens PCS | PK–03 | 198 | 0.5 mi |
| Lorraine H. Whitlock ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 162 | 0.7 mi |
| KIPP DC - Promise Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | KG–04 | 614 | 0.8 mi |
| Nalle ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 287 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DC Prep PCS - Benning ES
What grades does DC Prep PCS - Benning ES serve?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in DC Prep PCS.
How many students attend DC Prep PCS - Benning ES?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES reported 430 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DC Prep PCS - Benning ES?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 430 students and 32 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 DC Prep PCS - Benning ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES 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 - Benning ES in?
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES 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 - Benning ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Plummer ES (0.4 mi), Smothers ES (0.4 mi), Global Citizens PCS (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.