DC Bilingual PCS
Charter School
530 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
DC Bilingual Public Charter School (DCB) is a prominent educational institution located in the Riggs Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The school is defined by its commitment to a dual-language immersion model, where students are taught in both English and Spanish. By fostering biliteracy and biculturalism, the school aims to prepare students to succeed in a globalized society while celebrating the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of its community. Its curriculum is designed to be rigorous and inquiry-based, ensuring that students develop strong academic foundations while achieving fluency in two languages.
Beyond its academic focus, DC Bilingual emphasizes the importance of community and holistic development. The school prides itself on a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside core academic subjects. By creating a collaborative culture involving students, families, and staff, DCB works to bridge educational gaps and provide high-quality, equitable learning opportunities for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school’s location at 33 Riggs Rd NE serves as a hub for this inclusive approach, reinforcing its mission to cultivate engaged, empathetic, and bilingual lifelong learners.
Beyond its academic focus, DC Bilingual emphasizes the importance of community and holistic development. The school prides itself on a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside core academic subjects. By creating a collaborative culture involving students, families, and staff, DCB works to bridge educational gaps and provide high-quality, equitable learning opportunities for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school’s location at 33 Riggs Rd NE serves as a hub for this inclusive approach, reinforcing its mission to cultivate engaged, empathetic, and bilingual lifelong learners.
530
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 170 |
| Hispanic | 242 |
| Black | 96 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 19 |
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Hispanic242 (45.7 %)
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White170 (32.1 %)
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Black96 (18.1 %)
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Two or More19 (3.6 %)
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Asian3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | DC Bilingual PCS |
| Phone: | (202)750-6674 |
| Website: | http://www.dcbilingual.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 530 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 63.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
153
Kindergarten
72
Grade 1
72
Grade 2
71
Grade 3
47
Grade 4
68
Grade 5
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 153 |
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Grade 1 | 72 |
| Grade 2 | 71 |
| Grade 3 | 47 |
| Grade 4 | 68 |
| Grade 5 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 269 | 50.8% |
| Male | 261 | 49.2% |
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