Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- 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
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights's student population of 123 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
70%
63%
White
4%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights?
123 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 9:1, which is lower than 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 Public Charter 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 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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