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Capital City PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
3
Schools
1,004
Students
$30,950
Per-Pupil Spend
+116% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Capital City PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 1,004 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,950 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Capital City PCS - Lower SchoolCharterPK–04330
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Capital City PCS - MSCharter05–08332
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Capital City PCS - HSCharter09–12342
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,950+116% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
Local (property tax)
89.0%
Federal
11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,004
Students
—
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $30,950 per pupil — 116% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Capital City PCS?
Capital City PCS has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,004 students.
What is the graduation rate for Capital City PCS?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Capital City PCS spend per student?
Capital City PCS spends $30,950 per pupil — 116% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Capital City PCS?
Yes — 3 of the 3 schools in Capital City PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does Capital City PCS serve?
Capital City PCS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Capital City PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Capital City PCS is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.