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DC Prep PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
6
Schools
2,128
Students
$22,411
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

DC Prep PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 2,128 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 3 middle schools, among them 6 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $22,411 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ESCharterPK–03410
DC Prep PCS - Benning ESCharterPK–03442
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ESCharterPK–03430
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MSCharter04–06200
DC Prep PCS - Benning MSCharter04–08328
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MSCharter04–08318
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,411+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
94%
Local (property tax)
93.5%
Federal
6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,128
Students
—
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score33/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,411 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DC Prep PCS?
DC Prep PCS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,128 students.
How much does DC Prep PCS spend per student?
DC Prep PCS spends $22,411 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in DC Prep PCS?
Yes — 6 of the 6 schools in DC Prep PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does DC Prep PCS serve?
DC Prep PCS serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DC Prep PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in DC Prep PCS is 33/100. 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.