At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359.5
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
10.3:1 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
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
DC Prep PCS - Benning 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 318 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 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, 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 (92.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- 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%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black92.1%
- 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 - Anacostia MS
Middle · Grades 04–08
315 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 - Benning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sousa MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 223 | 0.7 mi |
| Kelly Miller MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 315 | 0.7 mi |
| KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS Middle · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 05–08 | 422 | 0.8 mi |
| KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS Middle · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 05–08 | 340 | 1.1 mi |
| Two Rivers PCS - Young MS Middle · Charter · Two Rivers PCS | 06–08 | 224 | 1.6 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle Middle · Charter · Friendship PCS | 04–08 | 238 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
What grades does DC Prep PCS - Benning MS serve?
DC Prep PCS - Benning 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 - Benning MS?
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 42 District of Columbia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DC Prep PCS - Benning MS?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 318 students and 31 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 - Benning MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
DC Prep PCS - Benning 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 - Benning MS in?
DC Prep PCS - Benning 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 - Benning MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sousa MS (0.7 mi), Kelly Miller MS (0.7 mi), KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.