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Meridian PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
627
Students
$32,174
Per-Pupil Spend
+124% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Meridian PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 627 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $32,174 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Meridian PCSCharterPK–08627
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$32,174+124% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
Local (property tax)
80.7%
Federal
19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
627
Students
—
Free Lunch
$32K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score36/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $32,174 per pupil — 124% 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 Meridian PCS?
Meridian PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 627 students.
How much does Meridian PCS spend per student?
Meridian PCS spends $32,174 per pupil — 124% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Meridian PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Meridian PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Meridian PCS serve?
Meridian PCS serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Meridian PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Meridian PCS is 36/100. 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.