Needs Improvement
#231 of 240 schools in DC
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
School · St. Coletta Special Education PCS
1901 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE SE, Washington, DC 20003
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#231 of 240
In Washington
#231 of 240
public schools
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St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
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About St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is a public school in Washington, DC, part of St. Coletta Special Education PCS.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. St.
Coletta Special Education Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 240 schools in DC. Structured state assessment records for St. Coletta Special Education Pcs show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- DC avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
66% of students at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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St. Coletta Special Education Pcs — Students at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 25 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.1/10.
How St. Coletta Special Education Pcs Compares
See how St. Coletta Special Education Pcs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1901 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE SE, Washington, DC 20003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Coletta Special Education Pcs may also want to explore other schools in the area. Maury ES (rated 9.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Payne ES (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Two Rivers PCS - Young ES (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$159,604
Median Home Value
$954,200
Median Rent
$2,630/mo
Population
36,194
College Educated
80.8%
Homeownership
38.5%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
34.6
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
What grades does St. Coletta Special Education Pcs serve?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Coletta Special Education Pcs rank in DC?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs ranks #231 of 240 schools in DC.
What is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs a charter school?
Yes, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs a Title I school?
No, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.7%
- Phone
- (202) 350-8680
Resources & Links
District
St. Coletta Special Education PCS- District Enrollment
- 251
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $83,968
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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