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 (2026)
- 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
Top Rankings
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
68%
62%
White
3%
14%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
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 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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