District Overview
Capital City PCS is a fully operational independent public charter school district situated at 100 Peabody Street NW in Washington, D.C. Serving a diverse student body within a bustling large-city setting, the district operates three school campuses that together provide a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 1,031 students, Capital City PCS offers families in the nation’s capital a continuous, cohesive academic journey designed to foster early childhood development, strong middle-grade transitions, and college-and-career readiness for high school graduates.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust operational and instructional workforce totaling more than 462 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 218 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 18 instructional aides, and over 226 specialized support staff personnel. This substantial commitment to professional staffing allows the district to provide low student-to-educator ratios, strong wrap-around support services, and tailored instructional guidance. For parents, students, and educational researchers alike, Capital City PCS stands out as an established urban charter network built on educational continuity, comprehensive staffing, and deep community engagement.
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Total Schools
1,031
Total Students
218.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capital City PCS
Demographic Student Count
White43
Hispanic721
Black222
Asian7
Two or More32
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    721 (70.2%)
  • Black
    222 (21.6%)
  • White
    43 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    32 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Capital City PCS
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:3 Charter Schools
Number of schools:3
Students:1,031*
Teachers (FTE):218.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.7
Schools in Capital City PCS
Found 3 Schools