Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest's student population of 77 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
17%
Black
82%
65%
White
7%
13%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
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?
77 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher 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
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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