Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc's student population of 98 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (DC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
93%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc?
98 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc offer ?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc part of?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is part of Appletree Early Learning PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc located?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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