Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights's student population of 119 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights?
119 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights offer ?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights part of?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights is part of Appletree Early Learning PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights located?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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