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Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
1
Schools
262
Students
$28,755
Per-Pupil Spend
+100% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 262 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $28,755 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 (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCSCharterPK–06262
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,755+100% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
87%
Local (property tax)
87.4%
Federal
12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
262
Students
—
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,755 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
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 Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS has 1 public school, serving a total of 262 students.
How much does Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS spend per student?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS spends $28,755 per pupil — 100% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is a charter school.
What grade levels does Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS serve?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS serves grades PK through 6, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shining Stars Montessori Academy 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.