Sela PCS

Q: Is Sela PCS a good school?

Sela PCS ranks 22 nd of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sela PCS is an elementary public charter school in Washington, DC, serving 280 students in grades PK-5. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the District of Columbia in academic performance and is ranked 22 out of 126 DC elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Sela PCS stands out for its strong academic outcomes, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, where 56% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district averages of 28.2% and 29.9%, respectively. The school's performance is especially impressive for its African American student population, ranking 11 out of 60 DC elementary schools in this subgroup. Sela PCS also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 11.8 over the past three school years, and a higher per-student spending compared to the district average, suggesting effective resource allocation to support student learning.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Roots PCS, Bridges PCS, and Capital City PCS - Lower School, Sela PCS stands out for its consistent outperformance of the District of Columbia averages and its more racially diverse student population. The school's commitment to supporting its students, particularly its African American population, and its effective resource allocation make it a model for other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

6015 Chillum Place NE
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 670-7352

District: Sela PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,681

Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Number of students: 280

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.6%

White:

28.2%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sela PCS ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.6%), White (28.2%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sela PCS is 7.4. (See more...)

Compare Sela PCS employs 37.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sela PCS is $25,681.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sela PCS was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sela PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Sela PCS 6^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sela PCS

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Rank History for all students at Sela PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	60.26	38^th	120	68.3%
2019	75.09	23^rd	122	81.1%
2023	62.13	33^rd	128	74.2%
2024	78.24	22^nd	126	82.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Sela PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.65	29^th	117	75.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Sela PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.75	11^th	106	89.6%
2023	71.57	11^th	60	81.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, December 9, 2018

Sela is an amazing school with small c’asses And close attention to every child. A hidden gem. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sela PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	24	44	0	5	0	0	0	73
2015	13	64	0	5	0	1	3	86
2016	28	85	0	14	0	1	6	134
2017	31	127	1	17	1	1	0	178
2018	33	146	2	20	0	1	0	202
2019	46	152	2	28	1	0	0	229
2020	49	148	3	30	2	0	1	233
2021	70	149	5	30	2	0	4	260
2022	79	153	4	24	1	0	2	263
2023	79	164	2	22	0	0	13	280

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 Sela PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	73	7.7	9.4	95.9
2015	86	8.0	10.7	59.3
2016	134	18.0	7.4	57.5
2017	178	20.4	8.7	n/a
2018	202	16.0	12.6	n/a
2019	229	17.0	13.4	n/a
2020	233	21.0	11.0	n/a
2021	260	22.0	11.8	n/a
2022	263	30.0	8.7	n/a
2023	280	37.8	7.4	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 Sela PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	73	7.7	9.4	95.9
2015	86	8.0	10.7	59.3
2016	134	18.0	7.4	57.5
2017	178	20.4	8.7	n/a
2018	202	16.0	12.6	n/a
2019	229	17.0	13.4	n/a
2020	233	21.0	11.0	n/a
2021	260	22.0	11.8	n/a
2022	263	30.0	8.7	n/a
2023	280	37.8	7.4	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 Sela PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$319 (1.6%)	$19,697 (98.4%)	$20,017
2021	$1,394 (7.4%)	$17,426 (92.6%)	$18,820
2022	$2,741 (11.3%)	$21,499 (88.7%)	$24,240
2023	$1,469 (5.7%)	$24,212 (94.3%)	$25,681

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sela PCS

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 23^rd of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 33^rd of 128 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sela PCS)	59.1	41.4	17.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sela PCS)	59.1	41.4	17.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sela PCS)	40.9	46.7	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sela PCS)	40.9	46.7	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sela PCS)	57.9	33.3	24.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sela PCS)	57.9	33.3	24.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sela PCS)	42.1	46.7	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sela PCS)	42.1	46.7	4.6%
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	229	280	22.3%
African American	152	164	7.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	28	22	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	79	71.7%
Two or More Races	0	13

Schools Near Sela PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
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	280	38	7.4		79 (28.2%)	164 (58.6%)	22 (7.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	78.2	22^nd of 126 public elementary schools	82.5%		62.1	33^rd of 128 public elementary schools	74.2%	11	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	216	18	11.8		0 (0.0%)	203 (94.0%)	13 (6.0%)	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	587	54	10.8		134 (22.8%)	276 (47.0%)	134 (22.8%)	12 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	36.4	70^th of 126 public elementary schools	44.4%		47.3	51^st of 128 public elementary schools	60.2%	19	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
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	330	41	7.9		27 (8.2%)	67 (20.3%)	220 (66.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	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
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	255	35	7.2		5 (2.0%)	133 (52.2%)	115 (45.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.5	63^rd of 126 public elementary schools	50.0%		55.6	40^th of 128 public elementary schools	68.8%	23	16.0	20.8	22.2				14.3	38.5	24.1			$39,323	$3,771	$35,552
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	89	8	11.1		0 (0.0%)	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							18.2					$26,970	$1,164	$25,806
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	530	64	8.3		170 (32.1%)	96 (18.1%)	242 (45.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	81.7	18^th of 126 public elementary schools	85.7%		80.4	19^th of 128 public elementary schools	85.2%	1	38.9	52.2	77.4				38.9	39.1	71.0			$28,987	$5,303	$23,683
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	380	40	9.5		38 (10.0%)	233 (61.3%)	92 (24.2%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (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	51.5	34.8	29.7				51.5	31.1	40.5			$29,950	$3,804	$26,146
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	306	21	14.5		6 (2.0%)	215 (70.3%)	76 (24.8%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	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
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	380	47	8.0		6 (1.6%)	175 (46.1%)	181 (47.6%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sela PCS

What is the racial makeup of Sela PCS?

Students at Sela PCS are 59% African American, 28% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sela PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Sela PCS.

Is Sela PCS a good school?

Sela PCS ranks 22^nd of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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