Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest (2026 Ranking)

488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest serves 84 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 84 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest's student population of 84 students has grown by 33% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

84 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest
2023	80
2022	77
2021	63
2020	97
2019	97
2018	108
2017	108
2016	102
2015	86
2014	79
2013	40
2012	41
2011	39
2010	36
2009	36

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest
2023	6
2022	6
2021	2
2020	8
2019	8
2018	17
2017	17
2016	11
2015	4
2014	8
2013	2
2012	4
2011	7

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (DC)

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	13:1	11:1	12:1
2022	13:1	11:1	9:1
2021	32:1	12:1	10:1
2020	12:1	12:1	12:1
2019	12:1	12:1	12:1
2018	6:1	11:1	8:1
2017	6:1	11:1	8:1
2016	9:1	12:1	11:1
2015	22:1	12:1	18:1
2014	10:1	13:1	11:1
2013	20:1	13:1	16:1
2012	10:1	13:1	10:1
2011	6:1	12:1	6:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2021)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2021	1%	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2016	3%	2%	1%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2014	1%	1%	2%
2013	5%	1%	2%
2011	3%	1%	4%

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Hispanic

19%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	9%	18%	7%
2022	9%	17%	5%
2020	2%	16%	2%
2019	2%	16%	2%
2018	12%	16%	9%
2017	12%	16%	9%
2016	8%	16%	7%
2015	1%	15%	4%
2014	6%	14%	9%
2013	5%	14%	3%
2012	5%	13%	7%

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Black

86%

63%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	86%	64%	82%
2022	82%	65%	83%
2021	75%	66%	79%
2020	86%	67%	82%
2019	86%	67%	82%
2018	85%	70%	80%
2017	85%	70%	80%
2016	82%	68%	81%
2015	88%	69%	66%
2014	76%	74%	78%
2013	68%	75%	80%
2012	93%	76%	80%
2011	90%	78%	75%
2010	97%	80%	70%
2009	94%	81%	74%

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White

13%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	1%	13%	9%
2022	7%	13%	10%
2021	22%	13%	16%
2020	9%	12%	13%
2019	9%	12%	13%
2018	3%	10%	10%
2017	3%	10%	10%
2016	7%	11%	11%
2015	8%	10%	12%
2014	14%	9%	10%
2013	18%	8%	13%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2012	2%	1%	3%
2011	2%	1%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.26

0.55

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	0.25	0.55	0.32
2022	0.32	0.54	0.31
2021	0.39	0.52	0.35
2020	0.25	0.51	0.31
2019	0.25	0.51	0.31
2018	0.26	0.48	0.34
2017	0.26	0.48	0.34
2016	0.32	0.52	0.34
2015	0.22	0.51	0.36
2014	0.40	0.43	0.38
2013	0.51	0.42	0.35
2012	0.13	0.40	0.36
2011	0.20	0.37	0.42
2010	0.06	0.35	0.49
2009	0.12	0.33	0.43

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

67%

49%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	70%	50%	60%
2022	73%	52%	61%
2021	89%	53%	61%
2020	58%	58%	52%
2019	58%	58%	52%
2016	54%	61%	51%
2015	87%	86%	88%
2014	92%	97%	91%
2013	53%	58%	64%
2012	73%	56%	62%
2011	77%	65%	64%

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Eligible for

19%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest	District Of Columbia	Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District
2023	20%	8%	27%
2022	21%	8%	28%
2021	25%	8%	28%
2020	16%	9%	26%
2019	16%	9%	26%
2016	15%	10%	26%
2015	9%	2%	6%
2014	4%	2%	6%
2013	13%	3%	9%
2012	5%	5%	9%
2011	8%	7%	11%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest?

84 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest?

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest 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 - Southwest offer ?

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest part of?

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is part of Appletree Early Learning Public Charter School District.

In what neighborhood is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest located?

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is located in the Southwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 6 other public schools located in Southwest Washington.

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