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Monument Academy PCS

500 19TH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20002Monument Academy PCS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Charter
123
Students
Total enrolled
$242,838
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 1593% vs nat'l
6.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 56% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 123 students in grades 05–08 in Washington, District of Columbia.
1593% above average funding
District spends $242,838 per pupil, 1593% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Monument Academy PCS is a small middle in Washington, District of Columbia, serving grades 05–08 with 123 students. The district invests $242,838 per student — 1593% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Monument Academy PCS

123
Total Students
6.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution75 male · 48 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Student Composition
97%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black97%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 110010000500

Academic Outcomes at Monument Academy PCS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 14th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 20002

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$242,838Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$242,838
State avg
$42,627
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$106,849
Student Support$46,139
Administration$29,141
Operations$36,426
Other$24,284
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $242,838 spent per student, an estimated $107,577 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
90%
State government
0.0%
Local (property tax)
90.5%
Federal programs
9.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $242,838/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyDistrict of Columbia
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictMonument Academy PCS →
Phone: (202)545-3180
NCES ID: 110010000500
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Washington seeking a charter middle 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 Monument Academy PCS
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District School Rankings
Location
500 19TH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20002
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.