Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll serves 53 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- 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 53 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
92%
64%
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%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
8%
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 - Douglas Knoll?
53 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, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll offer ?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
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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