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:
97th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,706 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.7%
African American:
20.3%
White:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Capital City PCS - Lower School ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), African American (20.3%), White (8.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capital City PCS - Lower School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Compare Capital City PCS - Lower School employs 41.2 full-time teachers.
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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 97th 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 37th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Capital City PCS - Lower School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2010 84.55 20th 111 82.0%
2011 85.76 16th 111 85.6%
2012 73.51 27th 112 75.9%
2014 57.79 44th 109 59.6%
2015 40.33 48th 97 50.5%
2016 43.43 48th 99 51.5%
2017 45.97 49th 108 54.6%
2018 45.92 58th 120 51.7%
2019 27.84 87th 122 28.7%
2023 22.60 110th 128 14.1%
2024 27.02 97th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.75 21st 25 16.0%
2019 9.77 25th 25 0.0%
2023 9.55 18th 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 31st 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 53rd 53 0.0%
2024 15.15 55th 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 52nd 110 52.7%
2019 23.29 96th 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 67th 90 25.6%
2019 38.67 57th 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 56th 113 50.4%
2019 33.81 71st 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 68th 100 32.0%
2019 22.26 92nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 25th 29 13.8%
2019 12.59 30th 30 0.0%
2023 12.92 21st 22 4.5%
2024 19.61 30th 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.

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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

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 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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Capital City PCS - Lower School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 87th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 110th 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)26.515.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Capital City PCS)26.515.4
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS - Lower School)6.17.8
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS)6.17.8
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capital City PCS - Lower School)3016.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Capital City PCS)3016.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS - Lower School)248.9
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Capital City PCS)248.9
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323330
 2.2%
African American10467
 35.6%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic165220
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3027
 10%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%


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Students at Capital City PCS - Lower School are 67% Hispanic, 20% African American, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Capital City PCS - Lower School.

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


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