Sela PCS

Summary:

Sela PCS is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-5 in the Washington, D.C. area. Based on the available data, this school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the district average in academic proficiency across multiple subjects and grade levels.

Sela PCS is ranked 10th out of 46 schools in the District of Columbia and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate strong proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 40.3% and 37.6% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Sela PCS excels in Science, with 33.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 12.1%.

Sela PCS also stands out in terms of resource allocation, with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1 and spending of $28,298 per student, both of which are higher than the district averages. These factors suggest the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and achievement. While the specific free/reduced lunch rate is not provided, further analysis of the school's demographics and equity practices could offer additional insights into its success.

District Detail

6015 Chillum Place NE
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 670-7352

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 46 District Of Columbia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-5
Students: 302

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				DC Science Science (2025)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2025)				DC CAPE Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science 5th Grade	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 All Grades	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics All Grades	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	302	43	7.0		78 (25.8%)	170 (56.3%)	37 (12.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	58.8	35^th of 128 public elementary schools	72.7%		78.2	22^nd of 126 public elementary schools	82.5%	13	18.8	33.3	55.2	25.0	40.3	42.3	40.0	26.7	38.0	$28,298	$1,687	$26,610

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Friendship PCS	0.16 mi	15	20^th
Creative Minds International PCS	0.18 mi	1	32^nd
Capital City PCS	0.32 mi	3	41^st
District of Columbia Public Schools	0.48 mi	122	23^rd
Roots PCS	0.51 mi	1

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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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