Total public school enrollment over time steadily increased until SY2019-20, dipped slightly during the pandemic years, and has increased again over the past two school years. Enrollment at DCPS schools followed the same overall citywide trend. Public charter enrollment dipped slightly in SY2019-20 and then has increased annually thereafter even during the pandemic years.
In SY2023-24, total enrollment in public schools was greatest in Ward 5, Wards 4, and 8. By sector, enrollment in DCPS schools was greatest in Ward 4, followed by Wards 3 and 8. Enrollment in public charter schools is greatest in Wards 5 and 8. There are no public charter schools in Ward 3. Ward 2 has the lowest public school enrollment, in total as well as for each sector.
Public School Enrollment, Citywide and by Ward, SY13-14 to SY23-24
Source: OSSE Audited Enrollment, SY13-14 to SY23-24
Users can view public school enrollment by sector for specific geographies for each school year. The map can be filtered by ward, Comprehensive Plan planning area, DCPS high school boundaries, and neighborhood clusters. Enrollment numbers can be further disaggregated by grade bands.
Public School Enrollment by Geographies and Grade Bands, SY13-14 to SY23-24
Source: OSSE Audited Enrollment, SY13-14 to SY23-24
