DC SCHOLARS PCS

DC Scholars PCS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the DC Scholars PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 515 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, DC Scholars 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.

DC Scholars Public Charter School (PCS), located in the Capitol View neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C., serves students in preschool through eighth grade. The school is built on a mission to prepare students for college and career success by fostering a rigorous academic environment rooted in strong character development. Their educational model emphasizes personalized learning, high expectations for all students, and a commitment to closing the opportunity gap for children in the District.

Beyond its core curriculum, DC Scholars focuses heavily on building a supportive community culture that promotes values like integrity, leadership, and perseverance. The school employs a data-driven approach to instruction, ensuring that teachers can identify and meet the specific academic needs of each student. By combining structured classroom environments with extracurricular engagement and a clear pathway to high school readiness, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders within their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact DC Scholars PCS at (202) 559-6138 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.