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DC Scholars PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
532
Students
$24,279
Per-Pupil Spend
+69% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

DC Scholars PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 532 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $24,279 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 (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DC Scholars PCSCharterPK–08532
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,279+69% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
83%
Local (property tax)
82.6%
Federal
17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
532
Students
—
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score33/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,279 per pupil — 69% 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.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DC Scholars PCS?
DC Scholars PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 532 students.
How much does DC Scholars PCS spend per student?
DC Scholars PCS spends $24,279 per pupil — 69% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in DC Scholars PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in DC Scholars PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does DC Scholars PCS serve?
DC Scholars PCS serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DC Scholars PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in DC Scholars 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.