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Washington Global PCS

525 SCHOOL STREET SW, Washington, DC 20024Washington Global PCS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
240
Students
Total enrolled
$28,895
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 101% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 240 students in grades 06–08 in Washington, District of Columbia.
101% above average funding
District spends $28,895 per pupil, 101% more than the national average of $14,347.
14.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Washington Global PCS is a mid-sized middle in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades 06–08 with 240 students. The district invests $28,895 per student — 101% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Washington Global PCS

240
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution104 male · 136 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Student Composition
94%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black94%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110010200503

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,895Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,895
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,714
Student Support$5,490
Administration$3,467
Operations$4,334
Other$2,889
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,895 spent per student, an estimated $12,800 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
80%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
79.9%
Federal programs
20.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,895/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington Global PCS →
Phone: (202)796-2415
NCES ID: 110010200503
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter middle 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 Washington Global PCS
No other schools found
District School Rankings
Location
525 SCHOOL STREET SW, Washington, DC 20024
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.