Capital City PCS - Lower School vs Roots PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 645 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
Roots PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
80 students
| Measure | Capital City PCS - Lower School Washington, District of Columbia | Roots PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 142 | #119 of 142 |
| National rank | #42214 of 50,301 | #44376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital City PCS - Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 20.8).
- •Roots PCS does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Capital City PCS - Lower School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Roots PCS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Capital City PCS - Lower School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 80.
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 Roots PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Capital City PCS - Lower School ranks higher (24.1 vs 20.8 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 Roots PCS?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City PCS - Lower School: 323. Roots PCS: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City PCS - Lower School and Roots PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Capital City PCS - Lower School is 105th of 142 and Roots PCS is 119th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).