Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- 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 51 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
Every Child Ready
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll is 0.15, 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
92%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
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 - Douglas Knoll?
51 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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