At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Ida B. Wells MS: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
10.2:1 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
- 530
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Ida B. Wells MS
Ida B. Wells MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 42 middle schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 316.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, 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 (50.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.3%). English learners represent 33.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ida B. Wells MS
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 51 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 3 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
- 33.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.9%
- Hispanic45.3%
- Black50.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- 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 District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MacFarland MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
486 reported students
Stuart-Hobson MS (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Middle · Grades 06–08
460 reported students
Eliot-Hine MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
432 reported students
Hardy MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
631 reported students
Jefferson MS Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
409 reported students
Brookland MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
Public schools near Ida B. Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Capital City PCS | 05–08 | 344 | 0.5 mi |
| Paul PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Paul PCS | 05–08 | 328 | 0.5 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle Middle · Charter · Friendship PCS | 04–08 | 172 | 0.5 mi |
| Washington Latin PCS - MS Middle · Charter · Washington Latin PCS | 05–08 | 389 | 0.9 mi |
| Social Justice PCS Middle · Charter · Social Justice PCS | 05–08 | 97 | 1.2 mi |
| Takoma Park Middle Middle · Montgomery County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,177 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ida B. Wells MS
What grades does Ida B. Wells MS serve?
Ida B. Wells MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Ida B. Wells MS?
Ida B. Wells MS reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 42 District of Columbia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 530 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells MS?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 521 students and 51 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 Ida B. Wells MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ida B. Wells MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ida B. Wells MS in?
Ida B. Wells MS is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ida B. Wells MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Capital City PCS - MS (0.5 mi), Paul PCS - MS (0.5 mi), Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.