Monument Academy PCS in Washington, DC

At a glance

Reported students

131

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

District of Columbia middle enrollment

7th percentile

Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

131

Monument Academy PCS: 131 reported students.

State peer staffing position

5th percentile

7.3:1 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: 111
Teachers (FTE): 20
Student–teacher ratio: 5.6:1

What the reported data says about Monument Academy PCS

Monument Academy PCS is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Washington. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Monument Academy PCS. NCES reports 131 students for 2024–25.

Among 42 middle schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 316.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.3:1, below 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 (96.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 49.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Monument Academy PCS

1How do the reported 7.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 49.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic2.3%
Black96.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
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.

Public schools near Monument Academy PCS

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
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle Middle · Charter · Friendship PCS	04–08	238	0.1 mi
Eliot-Hine MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools	06–08	432	0.3 mi
Two Rivers PCS - Young MS Middle · Charter · Two Rivers PCS	06–08	224	0.5 mi
KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS Middle · Charter · KIPP DC PCS	05–08	345	0.8 mi
Stuart-Hobson MS (Capitol Hill Cluster) Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools	06–08	460	1.2 mi
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle Middle · Charter · Friendship PCS	04–08	282	1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Monument Academy PCS

What grades does Monument Academy PCS serve?

Monument Academy PCS reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Monument Academy PCS.

How many students attend Monument Academy PCS?

Monument Academy PCS reported 131 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 42 District of Columbia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 111 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Monument Academy PCS?

The calculated ratio is 7.3:1, based on 131 students and 18 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 Monument Academy PCS a public, charter, or magnet school?

Monument Academy PCS 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 Monument Academy PCS in?

Monument Academy PCS is part of Monument Academy PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Monument Academy PCS?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle (0.1 mi), Eliot-Hine MS (0.3 mi), Two Rivers PCS - Young MS (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.