DC Scholars PCS vs Capitol Heights Elementary
Capitol Heights Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 4.3/10. DC Scholars PCS is significantly larger with 491 students, about 1.6× the size of Capitol Heights Elementary (301). In math proficiency, Capitol Heights Elementary leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
DC Scholars PCS
Washington, DC
4.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
491 students
Capitol Heights Elementary
Capitol Heights, MD
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
301 students
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| Metric | DC Scholars PCS | Capitol Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.3 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 3.3 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 58.8% |
| Environment Score | 2.0 | 9.7 |
| State Rank | #218 of 240 | #366 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 10th | 73th |
Test Scores
| Subject | DC Scholars PCS | Capitol Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | DC Scholars PCS | Capitol Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 491 | 301 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.0:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 58.8% |
| District | DC Scholars PCS | Prince George's County Public Schools |
| City | Washington | Capitol Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Washington (20019) | Capitol Heights (20743) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,031 | $76,332 |
| Median Home Value | $437,600 | $317,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,174 | $1,614 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 25.2% | 22.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.9% | 12.8% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 37 min |