District of Columbia Public Schools

District of Columbia Public Schools is a public school district in Washington, DC with 117 schools, 51,904 students, grades PK–12, a A- district rating and $25,697 of spending per student.

A-TopHap district rating

Rating: A-
Schools: 117
Students: 51,904
Grades: PK–12
Spending per student: $25,697
Teachers (FTE): 4,751

118 schools

Schools in this district

Primary · 75

Middle · 20

High · 20

Other · 3

District details

Students per teacher: 11:1
Total annual spending: $1,333,777,088
Setting: City - Large
Headquarters: Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 727-7377
Website: dcps.dc.gov
NCES district ID: 1100030

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Common questions

About District of Columbia Public Schools

How is District of Columbia Public Schools rated?

District of Columbia Public Schools holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?

District of Columbia Public Schools operates 117 schools — 75 primary, 20 middle, 20 high and 3 other by instruction level.

How many students does District of Columbia Public Schools serve?

District of Columbia Public Schools enrolls 51,904 students across 4,751 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 11 students per teacher.

How much does District of Columbia Public Schools spend per student?

District of Columbia Public Schools reports $25,697 of spending per student. Across 51,904 students that is roughly $1,333,777,088 a year.

What grades does District of Columbia Public Schools cover?

District of Columbia Public Schools covers grades PK–12.

Where is District of Columbia Public Schools located?

District of Columbia Public Schools is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.