Center City PCS is a small elementary-focused charter network in Washington, D.C. serving 2,970 students across six schools. The district experienced extraordinary growth of 114.1% in the prior year, indicating significant expansion or a recent accounting change. With 132 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 22.5:1, above typical elementary school norms.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state averages. Math proficiency of 30.8% substantially exceeds the D.C. average of 19.9%, while reading proficiency of 19.9% falls below the state average of 25.4%. Chronic absenteeism at 33.8% represents a notable challenge for student engagement.
The student population is predominantly Black (75.9%) with significant Hispanic representation (20.0%). Nearly 55% of students are economically disadvantaged, and 19.9% are English learners, reflecting the district's service to a population with varied language backgrounds. Students with disabilities comprise 16.2% of enrollment.
Per-pupil spending of $6,687 exceeds the state average of $5,871, with a total budget of $41.8 million. Notably, the district relies heavily on local funding sources, which account for 84.2% of revenue compared to just 15.8% from federal sources. This funding structure differs from many traditional public districts and suggests reliance on local philanthropic or other revenue mechanisms typical of charter networks.
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Total Students
2,970
Schools
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,687
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
30.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MGP compares student growth to peers with similar starting points. A score of 50 indicates typical growth.
DC CAPE ELA proficiency rate
DC CAPE Math proficiency rate
About the STAR Framework:
The School Transparency and Reporting (STAR) Framework is DC's school accountability system. Schools earn points (0-100) based on academic achievement, student growth, attendance, and graduation outcomes. Higher scores indicate stronger overall performance.
Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), DC School Report Card, 2024-25 School Year