Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll's student population of 39 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child Ready
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll is 0.06, 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
Black
97%
62%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 - Douglas Knoll?
39 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll 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 - Douglas Knoll offer ?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll part of?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll is part of Appletree Early Learning PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll located?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 45 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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