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American Schools / State detail

District of Columbia

District of Columbia spent $30,462 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #1 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$30,462
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#1/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
11.0:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
91,001
$2,772,117,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
12%
State
0%
Local
88%
Biggest districts in District of Columbia
  1. District of Columbia Public Schools 49,687 $31,629
  2. Kipp DC Pcs 7,361 $25,700
  3. Friendship Pcs 4,609 $23,955
  4. DC Prep Pcs 2,128 $29,080
  5. District of Columbia International School 1,590 $24,063
  6. Rocketship Education DC Pcs 1,493 $31,705

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.