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Perry Street Preparatory PCS

1800 PERRY STREET NE, Washington, DC 20018Perry Street Preparatory PCS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Charter
451
Students
Total enrolled
$32,168
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 124% vs nat'l
9.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 37% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 451 students in grades PK–08 in Washington, District of Columbia.
124% above average funding
District spends $32,168 per pupil, 124% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Perry Street Preparatory PCS is a mid-sized elementary in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades PK–08 with 451 students. The district invests $32,168 per student — 124% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

451
Total Students
9.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution225 male · 225 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
11%
86%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black86%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110001100225

Academic Outcomes at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 14th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20018

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$32,168Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$32,168
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,154
Student Support$6,112
Administration$3,860
Operations$4,825
Other$3,217
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $32,168 spent per student, an estimated $14,250 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
75.4%
Federal programs
24.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $32,168/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictPerry Street Preparatory PCS →
Phone: (202)529-4400
NCES ID: 110001100225
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Perry Street Preparatory PCS
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District School Rankings
Location
1800 PERRY STREET NE, Washington, DC 20018
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.