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.
530
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DC Bilingual PCS
Demographic Student Count
White170
Hispanic242
Black96
Asian3
Two or More19
  • Hispanic
    242 (45.7 %)
  • White
    170 (32.1 %)
  • Black
    96 (18.1 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DC Bilingual PCS
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten153
Kindergarten72
Grade 172
Grade 271
Grade 347
Grade 468
Grade 547
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DC Bilingual PCS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26950.8%
Male26149.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 89 Students
Charter School 280 Students