Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sela Pcs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). 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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sela Pcs's student population of 285 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 135% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
Global Citizens, Hebrew Scholars
School Rankings
Sela Pcs ranks within the top 30% 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 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
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
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
56%
63%
White
28%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sela Pcs's ranking?
Sela Pcs is ranked #59 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% 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?
285 students attend Sela Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sela Pcs students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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