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Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest

488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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:

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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

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.
This School
State Level (DC)
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
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 - 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

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