District of Columbia Public Schools

District of Columbia Public Schools serves 111,890 students across 116 schools in the nation's capital, with a notably high enrollment increase of 128.2% from the prior year. The district operates 79 elementary, 14 middle, and 20 high schools with 4,389 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 25.5:1.

Academically, the district shows mixed performance relative to state averages. Reading proficiency stands at 38.0%, substantially above the state average of 25.4%, while math proficiency lags at 17.1% compared to the state average of 19.9%. The graduation rate matches the state average at 77.6%, though chronic absenteeism at 40.3% presents a significant challenge.

The student population reflects considerable diversity, with 55.3% Black students, 22.1% Hispanic, 16.8% White, and 2.0% Asian students. Notable subpopulations include 47.3% economically disadvantaged students, 16.2% English learners, and 18.9% students with disabilities.

Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $1,664.8 million and per-pupil spending of $5,504, which falls below the state average of $5,871. Revenue sources are heavily dependent on local funding at 90.0%, with 10.0% from federal sources. This funding structure and the substantial enrollment increase position the district within a unique financial and operational context compared to other jurisdictions.