Chapter 1 describes the adult and child population of Washington, DC over time and neighborhood, as well as the public school student population. Some questions that this chapter helps answer are:
- How has Washington, DC's population changed over time?
- What are the citywide trends of public school enrollment?
- Where do public school students live and are there differences by special needs categories (English learner, at risk of academic failure, and special education)?
- How many children are enrolled in private school?
- What is the forecasted number of future school-age children?
Population
Adult and Youth Population Trends
Number of Births and Birth Rates
Births to Kindergarten Enrollment Ratio
Race and Ethnicity of Adults and Children
Where Adults and Children Live
Public School Enrollment
Public School Enrollment over Time
Public School Enrollment by Grade Level
Public School Enrollment by Race and Ethnicity
Where Public School Students Live
Public School Students by Special Needs Categories
Where Students Receiving Special Education Services Live
Where Students At Risk of Academic Failure Live
Where English Learner Public School Students Live
Private School Enrollment
Population Forecasts
Forecasted Total Population Growth
Forecasted Youth Population Growth
Forecasted Youth Population Growth by Neighborhood Cluster
Population and Students - Sources and Methodology