District of Columbia Public Schools
| District of Columbia Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
1200 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 Mid-Atlantic, Southeast
United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Established | September 23, 1805 |
| Chancellor | Lewis Ferebee |
| Schools | 117 |
| Budget | $701,344,630 |
| NCES District ID | 1100030 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 50,839 |
| Teachers | 4,564.64 (on an FTE basis) |
| Staff | 3,767.57 (on an FTE basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 11.14 |
| Other information | |
| Website | dcps |
The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is the local public school system for the District of Columbia, in the United States. It is distinct from the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools (DCPCS), which governs public charter schools in the district.