DC PREPARATORY ACADEMY PCS EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DC Preparatory Academy PCS Edgewood Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the DC Prep PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 451 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 45 teachers, DC Preparatory Academy PCS Edgewood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

DC Prep, Edgewood Elementary Campus, is a high-performing public charter school located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. Serving students from preschool through third grade, the school is part of the DC Prep network, which is widely recognized for its consistent academic excellence and its commitment to closing the opportunity gap for students in the District. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, a structured and supportive learning environment, and a strong culture of character development, preparing its young students for success in middle school and beyond.

Central to the Edgewood Elementary experience is a dedicated focus on "Joy, Results, and Community." The school fosters a close-knit environment where educators prioritize building strong relationships with families, believing that parent involvement is essential to a student's long-term growth. By utilizing data-driven instruction and a mission-focused approach, DC Prep Edgewood aims to ensure that every student meets high benchmarks in literacy and mathematics, ultimately working toward the network’s overarching mission of ensuring all D.C. students have access to a world-class education.

For more information, contact DC Preparatory Academy PCS Edgewood Elementary at (202) 635-4411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.