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Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES

908 WAHLER PLACE SE, Washington, DC 20032 · (202) 562-1307 · District of Columbia
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL409 STUDENTS
Enrollment
409
Elementary
STATE 348
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
32 FTE teachers
STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
81
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
46
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
46
Grade 6
34
Student demographics
Hispanic
133%
STATE 19%
Black
38795%
STATE 62%
Two+
82%
STATE 4%
Native American
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
17543%
Female
23457%

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Test scores

DC CAPE 2024-25 . % Meeting + Exceeding
English Language Arts
21.5%
DC avg 37.9%
Math
14.5%
DC avg 27.5%
Source: DC CAPE. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
409
-77 (-16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 11.3:1
% White
0%
was 1%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
95%
was 97%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES, a mid-sized elementary school in Washington, District of Columbia, part of Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS, educates 409 students, covering grades pre-K through 6.

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES is a school of Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On the student-mix side, Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES shows that nearly all students (95%) are Black. Other groups include 3% Hispanic. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 42%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.0:1 average.

Around the school, District of Columbia reports that median household earnings sit near $109,870, 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. In all, District of Columbia runs 247 public schools (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students), of which Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES is one.

Nearest neighbor: Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Johenning, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES operates from an urban location. As a public charter, Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES has decreased 16%, going from 486 students in 2018 to 409 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 11.3:1 in 2018 to 12.7:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

District of Columbia at a glance

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Population
681,294
Census ACS
Median income
$109,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
247
94,385 students

Quick facts

School name
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES
District
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS
Address
908 WAHLER PLACE SE, Washington, DC 20032
Phone
(202) 562-1307
County
District of Columbia
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
409
Teachers (FTE)
32
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
110007200473
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES
What is the total enrollment at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES?
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES enrolls approximately 409 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES serve?
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES is approximately 12.7:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES?
At Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES, the student body is approximately 3% Hispanic, 95% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES?
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES is overseen by Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS in District of Columbia.
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