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Perry Street Preparatory PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
451
Students
$32,168
Per-Pupil Spend
+124% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Perry Street Preparatory PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 451 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $32,168 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Perry Street Preparatory PCSCharterPK–08451
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$32,168+124% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
Local (property tax)
75.4%
Federal
24.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
451
Students
—
Free Lunch
$32K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score36/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $32,168 per pupil — 124% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perry Street Preparatory PCS?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 451 students.
How much does Perry Street Preparatory PCS spend per student?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS spends $32,168 per pupil — 124% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Perry Street Preparatory PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Perry Street Preparatory PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Perry Street Preparatory PCS serve?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Perry Street Preparatory PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Perry Street Preparatory PCS is 36/100. 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.