Two Rivers PCS

1227 4TH STREET NE
Washington, DC 20002

www.tworiverspcs.org

Charter School 399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Two Rivers Public Charter School (4th St Campus) is a prominent PK-8 school located in the Near Northeast neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is part of a small network of high-performing charter schools known for their commitment to the Expeditionary Learning (EL) education model. This approach emphasizes project-based learning, where students engage in deep, interdisciplinary "expeditions" that connect academic content to real-world issues, often culminating in public presentations of their work.

The school is widely recognized for its inclusive culture and focus on the "whole child," prioritizing social-emotional development alongside rigorous academic achievement. Two Rivers fosters a collaborative community atmosphere, encouraging students to develop as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged citizens. By maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive environment, the 4th Street campus consistently seeks to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond, while maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community.

399

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	24
Black	203
Asian	5
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

Black
203 (50.9 %)
White
123 (30.8 %)
Two or More
43 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Two Rivers PCS
Phone:	(202)543-8477
Website:	http://www.tworiverspcs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 104

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 46