HARMONY DC PCS SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

Harmony DC PCS School of Excellence is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Harmony DC PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 94 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 9 teachers, Harmony DC PCS School of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Harmony DC Public Charter School (PCS) of Excellence, located in the Eckington neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades PK3 through 8. The school operates under the Harmony Public Schools network, which is well-known for its strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Their academic model is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that integrates character development with project-based learning to help students succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive community that prioritizes individualized instruction and small class sizes. By combining a demanding core academic program with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Harmony DC aims to bridge achievement gaps and prepare students not just for high school, but for long-term career success. With its focus on innovation and character-building, the institution seeks to cultivate responsible, high-achieving citizens who are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.

For more information, contact Harmony DC PCS School of Excellence at (202) 529-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.