At a glance
Reported students
119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia other enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 13 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
87
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights: 119 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 8.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Washington. It is one of 8 current school records connected to AppleTree Early Learning PCS. NCES reports 119 students for 2024–25.
Among 13 combined / other schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 90 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, above the District of Columbia median of 8.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (68.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.4%
- Hispanic23.5%
- Black68.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in AppleTree Early Learning PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Spring Valley
Other · Grades PK–PK
113 reported students
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC
Other · Grades PK–PK
98 reported students
AppleTree Early Learning PCS - Waterfront Station
Other · Grades PK–PK
90 reported students
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Oklahoma Avenue
Other · Grades PK–PK
84 reported students
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Lincoln Park
Other · Grades PK–PK
61 reported students
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest
Other · Grades PK–PK
54 reported students
Public schools near AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center Other · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–PK | 84 | 1.7 mi |
| Military Road Early Learning Center Other · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–PK | 70 | 2.6 mi |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest Other · Charter · AppleTree Early Learning PCS | PK–PK | 54 | 2.9 mi |
| Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program Other · Arlington County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3.2 mi |
| HB Woodlawn Secondary Program Other · Arlington County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 3.2 mi |
| AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Lincoln Park Other · Charter · AppleTree Early Learning PCS | PK–PK | 61 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights
What grades does AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights serve?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in AppleTree Early Learning PCS.
How many students attend AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights reported 119 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 13 District of Columbia combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 119 students and 11.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 8.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights a public, charter, or magnet school?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights in?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights is part of AppleTree Early Learning PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center (1.7 mi), Military Road Early Learning Center (2.6 mi), AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Southwest (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.