DC Schools Statistics
Data-driven research on Washington DC schools. Each report consolidates 30-40+ data points from primary sources (OSSE, DCPCSB, US Census, DC CFO, BLS) into a single, citable reference. Updated quarterly.
DC School Test Scores 2026 — Proficiency, Graduation & Performance Gaps
40+ data points: 27.8% math proficiency, 35.2% ELA, 72.8% graduation rate, 39% chronic absenteeism, 56-point Black/White ELA gap.
Published May 19, 2026
DC Public Schools Statistics 2026 — Enrollment, Demographics & Funding
40+ data points: 97,951 total students, 48.1% charter share, 59.2% at-risk, ward-level breakdowns. Cited from OSSE, DCPCSB, US Census, DC CFO.
Published May 16, 2026
School Bus Statistics 2026 — Fleet, Safety, Electric Transition & Driver Shortage
40+ data points: 480,000 buses, 26 million daily riders, 70x safer than cars, EPA electric program, CDL driver shortage, Blue Bird vs Thomas Built.
Published May 16, 2026
Washington DC School Transportation Statistics 2026 — Buses, Metro, OSSE-DOT
30+ data points: 41% OSSE bus services, 38-min average out-of-boundary commute, $125M FY2026 OSSE-DOT budget.
Published May 14, 2026
DC School Lottery Statistics 2026 — Applications, Match Rates & Waitlists
40+ data points: 99,880 public school students, 47.8% charter market share, 27,105 lottery applicants, FY2026 UPSFF funding.
Published May 13, 2026