Capital City PCS - Lower School vs Sela PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 512 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
Sela PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Capital City PCS - Lower School Washington, District of Columbia | Sela PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 142 | #33 of 142 |
| National rank | #42214 of 50,301 | #17233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sela PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 24.1).
- •Sela PCS does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Sela PCS does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 17%).
- •Sela PCS does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.4).
- •Capital City PCS - Lower School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 302.
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 Sela PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Sela PCS ranks higher (61.4 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 Sela PCS?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City PCS - Lower School: 323. Sela PCS: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City PCS - Lower School and Sela PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Capital City PCS - Lower School is 105th of 142 and Sela PCS is 33rd of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).