Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc's student population of 99 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
99 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is 0.10, 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
11:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
95%
63%

White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc?
99 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc offer ?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc part of?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is part of Appletree Early Learning PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc located?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands At Thearc is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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