Capital City PCS - Lower School vs Ida B. Wells MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 736 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital City PCS - Lower School
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
323 students
Ida B. Wells MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | Capital City PCS - Lower School Washington, District of Columbia | Ida B. Wells MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #105 of 142 | #1 of 42 |
| National rank | #42214 of 50,301 | #184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ida B. Wells MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 24.1).
- •Ida B. Wells MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.4).
- •Ida B. Wells MS is the larger school with 521 students compared with 323.
- •Capital City PCS - Lower School is a charter school while Ida B. Wells MS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capital City PCS - Lower School better than Ida B. Wells MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ida B. Wells MS ranks higher (91.6 vs 24.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capital City PCS - Lower School and Ida B. Wells MS?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City PCS - Lower School: 323. Ida B. Wells MS: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City PCS - Lower School and Ida B. Wells MS rank in District of Columbia?
Capital City PCS - Lower School is 105th of 142 and Ida B. Wells MS is 1st of 42 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).