Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc's student population of 98 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is 0.13, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
93%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 - Parklands At Thearc?
98 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc offer ?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc part of?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is part of Appletree Early Learning PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc located?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 45 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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