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Cedar Tree Academy PCS

701 HOWARD ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20020Cedar Tree Academy PCS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Charter
463
Students
Total enrolled
$21,830
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 52% vs nat'l
18.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 20% vs nat'l
32/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 36% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 463 students in grades PK–02 in Washington, District of Columbia.
52% above average funding
District spends $21,830 per pupil, 52% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 32th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Cedar Tree Academy PCS is a mid-sized elementary in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades PK–02 with 463 students. The district invests $21,830 per student — 52% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 32/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Cedar Tree Academy PCS

463
Total Students
18.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution238 male · 225 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
92%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black92%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110002900245

Academic Outcomes at Cedar Tree Academy PCS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
32
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 32th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 4th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20020

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,830Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,830
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,605
Student Support$4,148
Administration$2,620
Operations$3,274
Other$2,183
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,830 spent per student, an estimated $9,671 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
85%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
85.2%
Federal programs
14.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,830/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (32/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictCedar Tree Academy PCS →
Phone: (202)610-4193
NCES ID: 110002900245
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter elementary 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 Cedar Tree Academy PCS
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District School Rankings
Location
701 HOWARD ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20020
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.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
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.