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