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Capital City PCS - Lower School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

How many students attend Capital City PCS - Lower School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 326 students attended Capital City PCS - Lower School.

What is the racial makeup of Capital City PCS - Lower School?

Students at Capital City PCS - Lower School are 69% Hispanic, 20% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.

Capital City PCS - Lower School

Summary:

Capital City PCS - Lower School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Washington, DC, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (66.67% in 2022-2023).

Despite the school's high spending per student ($30,706 in 2022-2023) and low student-teacher ratio (7.9 in 2022-2023), Capital City PCS - Lower School has consistently underperformed compared to the District of Columbia average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.3% of 3rd graders and 19.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 28.2% and 34.9%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates were also low, with only 16.3% of 3rd graders and 9.8% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 29.9% and 28.5%. This has led to a decline in the school's statewide ranking, dropping from 16th out of 111 DC elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 97th out of 126 in 2023-2024, and a current rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Nearby schools, such as DC Bilingual PCS, Bridges PCS, and Whittier Elementary School, generally outperform Capital City PCS - Lower School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the nearby schools have a more balanced racial composition, with higher percentages of white and Asian students, compared to the majority Hispanic enrollment at Capital City PCS - Lower School.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

100 Peabody Street NW
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 808-9800

District: Capital City PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,706

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 326

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.7%

African American:

20.2%

White:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capital City PCS - Lower School ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.7%), African American (20.2%), White (7.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capital City PCS - Lower School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Capital City PCS - Lower School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capital City PCS - Lower School is $30,706.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capital City PCS - Lower School:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital City PCS - Lower School 97^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Capital City PCS - Lower School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

Capital City PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital City PCS 37^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	84.55	20^th	111	82.0%
2011	85.76	16^th	111	85.6%
2012	73.51	27^th	112	75.9%
2014	57.79	44^th	109	59.6%
2015	40.33	48^th	97	50.5%
2016	43.43	48^th	99	51.5%
2017	45.97	49^th	108	54.6%
2018	45.92	58^th	120	51.7%
2019	27.84	87^th	122	28.7%
2023	22.60	110^th	128	14.1%
2024	27.02	97^th	126	23.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	27.75	21^st	25	16.0%
2019	9.77	25^th	25	0.0%
2023	9.55	18^th	19	5.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.37	31^st	45	31.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.82	53^rd	53	0.0%
2024	15.15	55^th	55	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.78	52^nd	110	52.7%
2019	23.29	96^th	117	17.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.66	67^th	90	25.6%
2019	38.67	57^th	91	37.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.00	56^th	113	50.4%
2019	33.81	71^st	113	37.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.74	68^th	100	32.0%
2019	22.26	92^nd	106	13.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	27.96	25^th	29	13.8%
2019	12.59	30^th	30	0.0%
2023	12.92	21^st	22	4.5%
2024	19.61	30^th	30	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Capital City PCS - Lower School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	55	85	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2003	55	85	1	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2004	60	96	3	62	6	n/a	n/a	0	227
2005	85	86	1	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
2006	44	89	2	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2007	0	57	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2008	88	81	6	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2009	84	86	9	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2010	79	87	9	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2011	81	69	8	69	0	0	17	0	244
2012	77	61	13	80	1	0	12	0	244
2013	73	113	5	111	0	0	23	0	325
2014	65	112	5	113	0	0	26	0	321
2015	59	111	5	124	0	0	23	0	322
2016	45	114	5	135	0	0	25	0	324
2017	39	106	5	154	0	0	21	0	325
2018	35	119	5	145	0	0	20	0	324
2019	30	104	6	165	0	0	18	0	323
2020	33	93	5	177	0	1	14	0	323
2021	39	74	5	196	0	0	9	1	324
2022	35	66	6	206	0	0	10	0	323
2023	27	67	3	220	0	0	13	0	330
2024	24	66	2	224	0	0	10	0	326

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capital City PCS - Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	181	n/a	n/a	45.9
2003	181	n/a	n/a	45.9
2004	227	21.0	10.8	n/a
2005	237	15.0	15.8	45.6
2006	165	16.0	10.3	n/a
2007	57	27.0	2.1	94.7
2008	242	31.0	7.8	40.5
2009	245	n/a	n/a	44.1
2010	244	24.0	10.1	40.2
2011	244	20.5	11.9	36.5
2012	244	22.0	11.0	47.5
2013	325	26.3	12.3	55.4
2014	321	26.0	12.3	99.1
2015	322	30.0	10.7	60.2
2016	324	32.0	10.1	64.5
2017	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	324	29.0	11.1	n/a
2019	323	29.0	11.1	n/a
2020	323	28.1	11.4	n/a
2021	324	30.3	10.6	n/a
2022	323	41.2	7.8	n/a
2023	330	41.2	7.9	n/a
2024	326	28.5	11.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capital City PCS - Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	181	n/a	n/a	45.9
2003	181	n/a	n/a	45.9
2004	227	21.0	10.8	n/a
2005	237	15.0	15.8	45.6
2006	165	16.0	10.3	n/a
2007	57	27.0	2.1	94.7
2008	242	31.0	7.8	40.5
2009	245	n/a	n/a	44.1
2010	244	24.0	10.1	40.2
2011	244	20.5	11.9	36.5
2012	244	22.0	11.0	47.5
2013	325	26.3	12.3	55.4
2014	321	26.0	12.3	99.1
2015	322	30.0	10.7	60.2
2016	324	32.0	10.1	64.5
2017	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	324	29.0	11.1	n/a
2019	323	29.0	11.1	n/a
2020	323	28.1	11.4	n/a
2021	324	30.3	10.6	n/a
2022	323	41.2	7.8	n/a
2023	330	41.2	7.9	n/a
2024	326	28.5	11.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capital City PCS - Lower School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,783 (6.4%)	$25,888 (93.6%)	$27,671
2020	$1,667 (6.1%)	$25,466 (93.9%)	$27,133
2021	$2,273 (8.4%)	$24,696 (91.6%)	$26,969
2022	$3,995 (12.2%)	$28,716 (87.8%)	$32,710
2023	$4,072 (13.3%)	$26,635 (86.7%)	$30,706

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capital City PCS - Lower School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th of 128 Elementary schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capital City PCS - Lower School)	26.5	15.4	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capital City PCS)	26.5	15.4	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS - Lower School)	6.1	7.8	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS)	6.1	7.8	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capital City PCS - Lower School)	30	16.1	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capital City PCS)	30	16.1	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS - Lower School)	24	8.9	15.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS)	24	8.9	15.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	330	2.2%
African American	104	67	35.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	165	220	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	27	10%
Two or More Races	18	13	27.8%

Schools Near Capital City PCS - Lower School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Capital City PCS - Lower School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	100 Peabody Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Capital City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9800	326	29	11.4		24 (7.4%)	66 (20.2%)	224 (68.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	27	97^th of 126 public elementary schools	23.0%		22.6	110^th of 128 public elementary schools	14.1%	13		16.3	19.6					16.3	9.8				$30,706	$4,072	$26,635
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	6130 North Capitol Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	218	19	11.5		0 (0.0%)	204 (93.6%)	14 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		10.5						15.8					$28,186	$6,173	$22,014
Creative Minds International PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3700 North Capitol Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Creative Minds International PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 588-0370	581	50	11.6		103 (17.7%)	298 (51.3%)	142 (24.4%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.6%)	36.4	70^th of 126 public elementary schools	44.4%		47.3	51^st of 128 public elementary schools	60.2%	19	10.1	12.9	32.1	12.2	28.8	39.4	25.0	14.8	21.4	2.5	13.5	21.2	$26,864	$1,759	$25,105
Sela PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6015 Chillum Place NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Sela PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 670-7352	285	40	7.1		81 (28.4%)	159 (55.8%)	28 (9.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	78.2	22^nd of 126 public elementary schools	82.5%		62.1	33^rd of 128 public elementary schools	74.2%	11	33.3	56.0	37.0	50.0				56.0	40.7	41.7			$25,681	$1,469	$24,212
Roots PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	15 Kennedy Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Roots PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 882-8073	80	9	9.4		0 (0.0%)	78 (97.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)								18.2					$26,970	$1,164	$25,806
Whittier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 5th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6156	413	42	9.8		50 (12.1%)	251 (60.8%)	92 (22.3%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.4%)	66.6	28^th of 126 public elementary schools	77.8%		59.3	36^th of 128 public elementary schools	71.9%	8	26.8	51.5	34.8	29.7				51.5	31.1	40.5			$29,950	$3,804	$26,146
DC Bilingual PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	33 Riggs Road NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	DC Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 750-6674	579	69	8.3		174 (30.1%)	115 (19.9%)	263 (45.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	81.7	18^th of 126 public elementary schools	85.7%		80.4	19^th of 128 public elementary schools	85.2%	1	56.5	38.9	52.2	77.4				38.9	39.1	71.0			$28,987	$5,303	$23,683
Bridges PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	100 Gallatin Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Bridges PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 545-0515	365	37	9.8		5 (1.4%)	159 (43.6%)	187 (51.2%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	19.4	120^th of 126 public elementary schools	4.8%		28.6	85^th of 128 public elementary schools	33.6%	35		8.1	7.3	7.1				18.9	4.9				$34,114	$3,125	$30,989
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Riggs Rd. NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6340	261	31	8.3		13 (5.0%)	128 (49.0%)	115 (44.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	39.5	63^rd of 126 public elementary schools	50.0%		55.6	40^th of 128 public elementary schools	68.8%	23	10.3	16.0	20.8	22.2				14.3	38.5	24.1			$39,323	$3,771	$35,552
Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5450 3rd Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Rocketship Education DC PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 627-2256	341	22	15.5		7 (2.1%)	240 (70.4%)	83 (24.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	28.9	90^th of 126 public elementary schools	28.6%		51.2	47^th of 128 public elementary schools	63.3%	43		10.2	30.0	25.0				8.5	16.7	20.0			$38,179	$6,711	$31,468

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