District of Columbia Public Schools

The District of Columbia Public Schools is located in District Of Columbia, DC and includes 140 schools that serve 44,331 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The District of Columbia Public Schools spends $16,990 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 53% on instruction, 44% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The District of Columbia Public Schools has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the DC state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The District of Columbia Public Schools had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the District of Columbia Public Schools, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The District of Columbia Public Schools serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.