FRIENDSHIP PCS BLOW PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Friendship PCS Blow Pierce Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Friendship PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 387 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Friendship PCS Blow Pierce Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary is a high-performing public charter school located in the Rosedale/Kingman Park neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. As part of the extensive Friendship Public Charter School network, the campus is dedicated to providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum to students in grades PK3 through 5. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, high academic expectations, and the development of strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Blow Pierce Elementary focuses on the "whole child" by integrating character development and extracurricular opportunities into the daily school experience. The school leverages the broader resources of the Friendship network to offer professionalized instruction, consistent data-driven assessment, and a collaborative school culture that engages families and the local community. With a commitment to closing the achievement gap, the school strives to provide a stable, supportive, and challenging pathway for students in the District of Columbia.

For more information, contact Friendship PCS Blow Pierce Elementary at (202) 572-1070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.