The majority of PK-12th grade public school students live in Wards 8, 7, 4, and 5 (2022 ward boundaries). The patterns of residence are similar for elementary, middle, and high school aged students (available on the interactive dashboard). More students attending public alternative schools or adult schools live in Wards 4, 8, and 1 compared to the other wards. Three neighborhood clusters are home to the largest number of public school students (all grade levels): Congress Heights (Cluster 39); Brightwood Park, Crestwood, and Petworth (Cluster 18); and Columbia Heights and Mt Pleasant (Cluster 2).
Where Public School Students Live by Geography, SY13-14 to SY22-23
Source: OSSE Audited Enrollment, SY13-14 to SY22-23
Looking at trends over time, public school enrollment (PK-12th grade) steadily increased - even during the pandemic - in Office of Planning planning areas like Capitol HIll, Rock Creek East, and Upper Northeast. In the Far Southeast and Southwest planning area, PK-12th grade public school enrollment steadily decreased each year of the pandemic.
Where Public School Students Live Over Time by Planning Area and Ward, SY13-14 to SY22-23
Source: OSSE Audited Enrollment, SY13-14 to SY22-23
