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Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
314
Students
$31,265
Per-Pupil Spend
+118% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 314 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $31,265 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCSCharterPK–08314
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,265+118% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
82%
Local (property tax)
82.2%
Federal
17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
314
Students
—
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $31,265 per pupil — 118% above the national average of $14,347.
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 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS?
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 314 students.
How much does Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS spend per student?
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS spends $31,265 per pupil — 118% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS serve?
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is 38/100. 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.