DC Bilingual PCS

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DC Bilingual PCS ranks 18 th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

DC Bilingual PCS is a highly-ranked elementary public charter school in Washington, DC that serves grades PK-5 and has a diverse student population.

DC Bilingual PCS consistently outperforms the District of Columbia average on standardized tests, with 77.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the district average of 33.9%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 6th out of 30 DC elementary schools for Hispanic students in ELA and 4th out of 21 schools for ELL students in ELA. With $28,987 spent per student, significantly more than the district average of $29,337, and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.3, DC Bilingual PCS provides its diverse learners with ample resources and individualized attention.

Compared to nearby schools like LaSalle-Backus Elementary School, where only 16% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, DC Bilingual PCS had 38.9% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA. This suggests the school's higher funding and resources contribute to its strong academic outcomes, which have steadily improved over the past decade, rising from 57th out of 120 DC elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 18th out of 126 schools in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

33 Riggs Road NE
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 750-6674

District: DC Bilingual PCS

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,987

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 579

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.4%

White:

30.1%

African American:

19.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DC Bilingual PCS ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at DC Bilingual PCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.4%), White (30.1%), African American (19.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DC Bilingual PCS is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare DC Bilingual PCS employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DC Bilingual PCS is $28,987.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DC Bilingual PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks DC Bilingual PCS 18^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See DC Bilingual PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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DC Bilingual PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks DC Bilingual PCS 4^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for DC Bilingual PCS

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Rank History for all students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	33.19	76^th	111	31.5%
2011	50.72	42^nd	111	62.2%
2012	61.82	35^th	112	68.8%
2014	72.72	28^th	109	74.3%
2015	58.79	26^th	97	73.2%
2016	66.97	26^th	99	73.7%
2017	52.59	41^st	108	62.0%
2018	46.74	57^th	120	52.5%
2019	51.62	53^rd	122	56.6%
2022	70.42	21^st	97	78.4%
2023	80.45	19^th	128	85.2%
2024	81.73	18^th	126	85.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	28.11	19^th	25	24.0%
2019	40.91	16^th	25	36.0%
2022	60.27	4^th	21	81.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	71.61	9^th	45	80.0%

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Rank History for Female students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.62	54^th	110	50.9%
2019	49.87	53^rd	117	54.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.30	44^th	90	51.1%
2019	68.33	19^th	91	79.1%

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Rank History for Male students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.18	51^st	113	54.9%
2019	53.18	43^rd	113	61.9%

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Rank History for African American students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.32	52^nd	106	50.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	44.63	15^th	29	48.3%
2019	41.54	19^th	30	36.7%
2023	58.28	3^rd	22	86.4%
2024	65.92	6^th	30	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.60	5^th	25	80.0%
2024	66.82	10^th	26	61.5%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. 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 DC Bilingual PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	2	29	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2006	6	34	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
2007	10	36	11	137	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2008	22	45	1	152	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2009	22	52	2	208	1	n/a	n/a	1	286
2010	11	40	0	276	0	n/a	n/a	27	354
2011	17	46	2	300	0	0	1	0	366
2012	22	36	0	289	0	0	6	0	353
2013	18	31	0	286	0	1	3	0	339
2014	20	46	0	313	0	0	6	0	385
2015	28	38	1	296	1	0	0	0	364
2016	83	73	2	225	11	0	9	0	403
2017	33	74	3	291	3	1	5	0	410
2018	46	78	4	301	1	0	10	0	440
2019	65	90	2	274	1	1	11	0	444
2020	70	99	2	270	1	0	11	0	453
2021	109	100	4	256	0	0	9	0	478
2022	152	82	5	242	0	0	9	0	490
2023	170	96	3	242	0	0	19	0	530
2024	174	115	3	263	0	0	23	1	579

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 DC Bilingual PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	120	12.0	10.0	79.2
2006	166	16.0	10.4	n/a
2007	194	26.0	7.5	64.4
2008	220	n/a	n/a	81.4
2009	286	28.0	10.2	70.9
2010	354	n/a	n/a	90.2
2011	366	46.0	7.9	82.8
2012	353	40.0	8.8	83.6
2013	339	39.0	8.6	62.2
2014	385	41.0	9.3	99.2
2015	364	43.0	8.4	35.7
2016	403	49.0	8.2	0
2017	410	48.0	8.5	n/a
2018	440	45.0	9.7	n/a
2019	444	46.3	9.5	n/a
2020	453	49.0	9.2	n/a
2021	478	52.0	9.1	n/a
2022	490	62.0	7.9	n/a
2023	530	63.5	8.3	n/a
2024	579	69.0	8.3	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 DC Bilingual PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	120	12.0	10.0	79.2
2006	166	16.0	10.4	n/a
2007	194	26.0	7.5	64.4
2008	220	n/a	n/a	81.4
2009	286	28.0	10.2	70.9
2010	354	n/a	n/a	90.2
2011	366	46.0	7.9	82.8
2012	353	40.0	8.8	83.6
2013	339	39.0	8.6	62.2
2014	385	41.0	9.3	99.2
2015	364	43.0	8.4	35.7
2016	403	49.0	8.2	0
2017	410	48.0	8.5	n/a
2018	440	45.0	9.7	n/a
2019	444	46.3	9.5	n/a
2020	453	49.0	9.2	n/a
2021	478	52.0	9.1	n/a
2022	490	62.0	7.9	n/a
2023	530	63.5	8.3	n/a
2024	579	69.0	8.3	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 DC Bilingual PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,938 (11.6%)	$22,447 (88.4%)	$25,385
2021	$1,449 (7.0%)	$19,349 (93.0%)	$20,798
2022	$3,048 (11.7%)	$22,916 (88.3%)	$25,965
2023	$5,303 (18.3%)	$23,683 (81.7%)	$28,987

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DC Bilingual PCS

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 128 Elementary schools	28.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (DC Bilingual PCS)	27.2	28.3	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DC Bilingual PCS)	27.2	28.3	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DC Bilingual PCS)	36.3	37	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DC Bilingual PCS)	36.3	37	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (DC Bilingual PCS)	24.2	58.8	34.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (DC Bilingual PCS)	23.4	58.8	35.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DC Bilingual PCS)	38.7	64.7	26%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DC Bilingual PCS)	37.5	64.7	27.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (DC Bilingual PCS)	46.1	44.7	1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (DC Bilingual PCS)	45	44.7	0.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DC Bilingual PCS)	46.1	55.3	9.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DC Bilingual PCS)	45	55.3	10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	444	530	19.4%
African American	90	96	6.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	274	242	11.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	65	170	161.5%
Two or More Races	11	19	72.7%

Schools Near DC Bilingual PCS

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Barnard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Decatur St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-1100	591	56	10.5		60 (10.2%)	243 (41.1%)	268 (45.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	61	33^rd of 126 public elementary schools	73.8%		55.6	41^st of 128 public elementary schools	68.0%	8	13.2	27.9	40.0	32.4				38.7	47.9	24.3			$29,337	$4,001	$25,336
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

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DC Bilingual PCS ranks 18^th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 579 students attended DC Bilingual PCS.

What is the racial makeup of DC Bilingual PCS?

Students at DC Bilingual PCS are 45% Hispanic, 30% White, 20% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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