District of Columbia Public Schools

District of Columbia Public Schools
Location
1200 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Mid-Atlantic, Southeast
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPK12
EstablishedSeptember 23, 1805; 219 years ago (1805-09-23)
ChancellorLewis Ferebee
Schools111 (2014–2015 academic year)
Budget$701,344,630
NCES District ID1100030[1]
Students and staff
Students49,687 (2022-23) [1]
Teachers4,389.24 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Staff4,180.69(on an FTE basis)[1]
Student–teacher ratio11.32[1]
Other information
Websitedcps.dc.gov

The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is the local public school system for Washington, D.C. It is distinct from the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools (DCPCS), which governs public charter schools in the city.

  1. ^ a b c d e "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for District of Columbia Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved June 16, 2022.