Top Rankings
Roots Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 80 students in Roots Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
51爆料 in Roots Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
80 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roots Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
19%
% Black
98%
63%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,025 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,575 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,025
$31,299
Spending / Student
$33,575
$31,192
Best Roots Public Charter School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roots Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roots Public Charter School District?
Roots Public Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 80 students.
What is the rank of Roots Public Charter School District?
Roots Public Charter School District is ranked #17 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roots Public Charter School District?
98% of Roots Public Charter School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roots Public Charter School District?
Roots Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Roots Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,575 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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