Ingenuity Prep PCS

Ingenuity Prep PCS is a single-school charter district in Washington, D.C., serving 1,627 elementary students. The district experienced substantial growth, with enrollment increasing 105.4% from the prior year, suggesting rapid expansion or consolidation of previously separate operations. The student body is 98.0% Black, 79.0% economically disadvantaged, and 24.0% identified with disabilities, while maintaining zero English learners.

Academic performance metrics indicate significant challenges relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 7.5% compared to the D.C. average of 19.9%, while reading proficiency is 16.4% against the state average of 25.4%. Chronic absenteeism is notably elevated at 59.1%, substantially above typical district rates and potentially impacting instructional continuity.

With 91 teachers serving 1,627 students, the student-teacher ratio is 17.9:1, slightly above many urban district standards. Per-pupil spending of $5,071 falls below the state average of $5,871, creating a $800 per-student shortfall relative to state norms. The district's total budget of $20.9 million relies heavily on local revenue sources (92.0%), with federal funding comprising only 8.0%, reflecting the charter school funding model typical in D.C.

The combination of rapid enrollment growth, high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities, significant funding gaps, and elevated absenteeism presents substantial operational and academic considerations for the district.