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Sela PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
280
Students
$28,148
Per-Pupil Spend
+96% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Sela PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 280 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $28,148 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sela PCSCharterPK–05280
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,148+96% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
84%
Local (property tax)
83.8%
Federal
16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
280
Students
—
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score44/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,148 per pupil — 96% 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 Sela PCS?
Sela PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 280 students.
How much does Sela PCS spend per student?
Sela PCS spends $28,148 per pupil — 96% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sela PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Sela PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Sela PCS serve?
Sela PCS serves grades PK through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sela PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sela PCS is 44/100. 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.