CENTER CITY PCS CAPITOL HILL

Center City PCS Capitol Hill is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Center City PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 260 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 20 teachers, Center City PCS Capitol Hill 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.

Center City Public Charter School (PCS) – Capitol Hill is part of a network of faith-based, mission-driven charter schools in Washington, D.C. Located on East Capitol Street, the campus serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school operates with a focus on "character, excellence, and service," aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development, ensuring that students are not only academically proficient but also responsible members of their community.

The Capitol Hill campus reflects the broader Center City PCS model, which prioritizes small class sizes, strong community partnerships, and a supportive culture for families. By fostering a close-knit learning environment, the school seeks to close the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to students in the local community. Through a blend of traditional instruction and values-based programming, Center City PCS Capitol Hill strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Center City PCS Capitol Hill at (202) 547-7556 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1503 East Capitol St SE
Washington, DC 20003
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CENTER CITY PCS CAPITOL HILL is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 260 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board
District:
Center City PCS
Total Students:
260
Teachers:
20.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 260 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTER CITY PCS CAPITOL HILL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
White
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.