SELA PCS
Sela PCS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Sela PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 202 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 16 teachers, Sela 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.
Sela Public Charter School (Sela PCS) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school located in Washington, D.C., that distinguishes itself through its comprehensive Hebrew language immersion program. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school utilizes a dual-language model where core subjects are taught in both English and Hebrew. This immersive environment is designed to foster bilingualism, biliteracy, and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, preparing students to be globally-minded citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.
Beyond its language curriculum, Sela PCS emphasizes a rigorous academic experience rooted in social-emotional learning and community values. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking, curiosity, and collaboration. By integrating a specialized academic framework with the cognitive benefits of second-language acquisition, Sela PCS aims to provide students with a well-rounded foundation that supports both their personal growth and future academic success within the District of Columbia.
For more information, contact Sela PCS at (202) 670-7352 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 670-7352
http://www.selapcs.org
SELA PCS is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 202 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board - District:
- Sela PCS
- Total Students:
- 202
- Teachers:
- 16
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 202 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SELA PCS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.3%
- White
- 16.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 55.9%
- Male
- 44.1%
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.