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Center City PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
6
Schools
1,408
Students
$30,519
Per-Pupil Spend
+113% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Center City PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 1,408 students across 6 schools. It includes 6 elementary school, among them 6 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $30,519 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Center City PCS - BrightwoodCharterPK–08260
Center City PCS - Capitol HillCharterPK–08249
Center City PCS - Congress HeightsCharterPK–08249
Center City PCS - PetworthCharterPK–08244
Center City PCS - ShawCharterPK–08217
Center City PCS - TrinidadCharterPK–08189
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,519+113% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
88%
Local (property tax)
87.8%
Federal
12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,408
Students
—
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $30,519 per pupil — 113% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Center City PCS?
Center City PCS has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,408 students.
How much does Center City PCS spend per student?
Center City PCS spends $30,519 per pupil — 113% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Center City PCS?
Yes — 6 of the 6 schools in Center City PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does Center City PCS serve?
Center City PCS serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Center City PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Center City PCS is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.