Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest's student population of 54 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is 0.38, 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
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
78%
62%
White
7%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
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 - Southwest?
54 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than 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 PCS 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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