Elementary Schools in Sela PCS

Summary:

Sela PCS is the sole elementary school located in the Sela PCS district in Washington, DC, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top 30% of elementary schools in the District of Columbia, earning a 4-star rating from School Digger for its exceptional academic performance.

Sela PCS outperforms the district average in several key areas, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's students excel at the grade level, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders demonstrating stronger academic outcomes compared to their peers across the district. Additionally, Sela PCS boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 7.1 to 1, providing a more personalized learning environment for its 285 students.

With a higher spending per student than the district average, Sela PCS has the resources to support its strong academic program. The school's consistent high performance, specialized focus on science, and small class sizes make it a standout institution within the Sela PCS district, offering an exceptional educational experience for its students.

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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