At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
52,299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
117
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$31,629
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$16,422
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 48,424
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,452.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What current records say about District of Columbia Public Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools operates 117 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Washington, District of Columbia. NCES reports 52,299 students and 4,751.2 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within District of Columbia agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 1 of 1 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $31,629 in current expenditure per pupil and $16,422 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 1 of 1 in District of Columbia. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 15.8%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 15%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 4,751.2
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $1,571,564,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, District of Columbia
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 38.9061, -77.0064
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.6%
- Hispanic22%
- Black53.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 79 | 390 | 10.2:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 14 | 395 | 11.4:1 | 0 |
| High | 21 | 606 | 10.7:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 3 | 84 | 6.5:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
117 current directory entries
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Showing 1–24 of 117 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amidon-Bowen ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 374 | 10.4:1 | |
| Anacostia HS | High09–12 | 246 | 7.7:1 | |
| Ballou HS | High09–12 | 597 | 9.6:1 | |
| Ballou STAY HS | High09–12 | 433 | 14.2:1 | |
| Bancroft ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 821 | 12.8:1 | |
| Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) | High09–12 | 331 | 10.3:1 | |
| Barnard ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 573 | 10.1:1 | |
| Beers ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 412 | 10.8:1 | |
| Benjamin Banneker HS | High09–12 | 703 | 16.3:1 | |
| Brent ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 421 | 13:1 | |
| Brightwood ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 646 | 9.1:1 | |
| Brookland MS | Middle06–08 | 381 | 10.6:1 | |
| Browne Education Campus | ElementaryPK–08 | 457 | 9:1 | |
| Bruce-Monroe ES at Park View | ElementaryPK–05 | 448 | 9.5:1 | |
| Bunker Hill ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 219 | 10.4:1 | |
| Burroughs ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 331 | 11.2:1 | |
| Burrville ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 232 | 11.6:1 | |
| C.W. Harris ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 251 | 8.5:1 | |
| Capitol Hill Montessori School at Logan | ElementaryPK–08 | 503 | 14:1 | |
| Cardozo Education Campus | High07–12 | 710 | 9.1:1 | |
| Cleveland ES | ElementaryPK–05 | 301 | 8.6:1 | |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | High06–12 | 1,563 | 10.5:1 | |
| Coolidge HS | High09–12 | 1,029 | 12.6:1 | |
| Deal MS | Middle06–08 | 1,462 | 13.9:1 |
Cities served by District of Columbia Public Schools
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Frequently asked questions about District of Columbia Public Schools
How many schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
District of Columbia Public Schools has 117 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 79 elementary, 14 middle, 21 high, 3 combined or other. 5 are identified as magnet schools.
How many students attend District of Columbia Public Schools?
NCES reports 52,299 students for 2024–25, served by 4,751.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 1 of 1 District of Columbia agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 48,424 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in District of Columbia Public Schools?
The district-wide ratio is 11:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does District of Columbia Public Schools spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $31,629 in current expenditure per pupil, including $16,422 for instruction. That ranks 1 of 1 comparable District of Columbia agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Jackson-Reed HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,855 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (202) 939-4360 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.