HOPE COMMUNITY PCS TOLSON

Hope Community PCS Tolson is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Hope Community PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 34 teachers, Hope Community PCS Tolson has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Hope Community Public Charter School (PCS), specifically the Tolson campus located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes character development and holistic student growth. By blending high academic standards with a focus on community values, the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become responsible, engaged citizens.

The Tolson campus is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, which integrates social-emotional learning with core academics. The school fosters a close-knit environment where small class sizes and a supportive faculty are prioritized to ensure each student receives individualized attention. Through its dedication to academic excellence, partnership with families, and community involvement, Hope Community PCS strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable educational opportunities for the diverse student population in the District of Columbia.

For more information, contact Hope Community PCS Tolson at (202) 832-7370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.