Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sela Pcs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sela Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sela Pcs's student population of 280 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sela Pcs ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sela Pcs is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
58%
64%
White
28%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sela Pcs's ranking?
Sela Pcs is ranked #68 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Sela Pcs often compared to?
Sela Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster-adams Bilingual School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Sela Pcs?
280 students attend Sela Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sela Pcs students are Black, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sela Pcs?
Sela Pcs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sela Pcs offer ?
Sela Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sela Pcs part of?
Sela Pcs is part of Sela PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Sela Pcs located?
Sela Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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