Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest serves 84 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest's student population of 84 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
84 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is 0.26, 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
1%
2%

Hispanic
6%
19%

Black
86%
63%

White
2%
13%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%

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 - Southwest?
84 students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest 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 - Southwest offer ?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest part of?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is part of Appletree Early Learning PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest located?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest is located in the Southwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 6 other public schools located in Southwest Washington.
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