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DC Scholars PCS
Washington, District of Columbia · Grades PreK to 8 · DC Scholars PCS
Charter school
About DC Scholars PCS
Located in Washington, District of Columbia, DC Scholars PCS is a public charter school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 478 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Washington. With about 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in District of Columbia. There are 203 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 5601 East Capitol Street Se, Washington, DC 20019 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (202) 559-6138 |
| School district | DC Scholars PCS |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 478 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 35 |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, District of Columbia |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 110008500438). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does DC Scholars PCS serve?
DC Scholars PCS serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend DC Scholars PCS?
DC Scholars PCS reported 478 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DC Scholars PCS?
About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 478 students and 35 teachers in federal data.
Is DC Scholars PCS a public or charter school?
DC Scholars PCS is a public charter school.
What school district is DC Scholars PCS in?
DC Scholars PCS is part of DC Scholars PCS.
Where is DC Scholars PCS located?
DC Scholars PCS is at 5601 East Capitol Street Se, Washington, DC 20019. The phone number is (202) 559-6138.
How many other schools are near DC Scholars PCS?
There are 203 other schools within 5 miles of DC Scholars PCS in our directory.
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