AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest

A small elementary school in Washington, District of Columbia, AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest is part of AppleTree Early Learning PCS. Classes run from pre-K, and the school has 54 students. The average for elementary schools in District of Columbia is about 348 students, so this school is 84% smaller than average.

The AppleTree Early Learning PCS system has 8 schools and 658 students.

A majority of students at AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest, 78%, are Black. Beyond that, enrollment is 9% Hispanic, 7% White, and 6% multiracial. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 42%. By the diversity index, AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest comes in at 38%.

Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1 at AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest, with 7 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in District of Columbia, the typical ratio is 11.0:1.

Federal survey data for District of Columbia show that median household income is about $109,870, about 64% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 12%. A total of 247 public schools operate in District of Columbia, serving about 94,385 students.

Of nearby public schools, Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.

Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.

Federal counts put enrollment at 63 in 2020-21 and 54 in 2024-25, a 14% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 31.5:1 in 2020-21 to 7.7:1 in 2024-25.

Discussions about AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.