Washington D.C.

Overall Ranking: Partially Developed

Statewide EduDemocracy Analysis

Deep Dive Research

Ranked Choice Voting

Washington, D.C., Initiative 83, the Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative, will be on the ballot on November 5, 2024. If passed, this initiative will establish ranked-choice voting for elections in Washington, D.C., beginning in 2026.

Overall Education Profile 

Last Updated August 2024

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To take a closer look at Washington D.C.’s education system you can reference

https://sboe.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/sboe/multimedia_content/public%20education%20governance%20%28web%29.pdf

This page offers a high-level overview of D.C.’s K-12 public education system, contextualizing key factors that shape the state’s educational landscape. Explore data on student enrollment, teacher numbers, school demographics, and graduation rates, alongside an analysis of per-pupil spending and education funding. Comparisons with neighboring states and national averages provide a deeper understanding of how such systems perform in areas like student-teacher ratios and academic outcomes. Additionally, the page discusses broader themes such as school choice, teacher salaries, and the influence of unions, offering insight into the complexities of the state’s education infrastructure