WASHINGTON YU YING PCS
Washington Yu Ying PCS is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Washington Yu Ying PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 579 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Washington Yu Ying PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a highly regarded, tuition-free school located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, it is uniquely distinguished as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that specializes in Mandarin Chinese immersion. By integrating rigorous IB inquiry-based learning with language immersion, the school aims to cultivate globally minded citizens who are academically proficient in both English and Mandarin, while fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity and cross-cultural communication.
The school is known for its challenging curriculum and emphasis on holistic development, consistently attracting high demand from families across the District. Beyond its academic focus, Washington Yu Ying places a strong emphasis on community and character education, encouraging students to take an active role in their local and global environments. With a mission rooted in equity and excellence, the school provides a multicultural learning experience designed to prepare students for the complexities of a 21st-century global society.
For more information, contact Washington Yu Ying PCS at (202) 635-1950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
http://www.washingtonyuying.org
WASHINGTON YU YING PCS is a public Charter school in Washington, DC with about 579 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board - District:
- Washington Yu Ying PCS
- Total Students:
- 579
- Teachers:
- 45.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 579 students
- Black or African American
- 34.2%
- White
- 31.4%
- Two or more races
- 19.5%
- Asian
- 9.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.