Center City PCS - Trinidad

School Overview
Center City Public Charter School (PCS) Trinidad is part of a network of six faith-based (in origin and character) charter schools located throughout Washington, D.C. Situated in the Trinidad neighborhood of Northeast D.C., the campus serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school operates under a mission centered on educating the "whole child," emphasizing high academic standards, character development, and a strong sense of community. By integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment programs, Center City aims to prepare its students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

The school is known for its structured environment and focus on values, often described by its community as "faith-based" in its culture and history, though it operates as a secular public charter school. The Trinidad campus places a heavy emphasis on parent involvement and personalized attention, utilizing a supportive staff-to-student ratio to address individual learning needs. As a community-focused institution, Center City Trinidad strives to be a local hub that fosters not only intellectual growth but also the development of responsible, empathetic citizens within the D.C. public education landscape.
189
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center City PCS - Trinidad
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic5
Black175
Two or More8
  • Black
    175 (92.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.6 %)
  • White
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Center City PCS
Phone: (202)397-1614
Website: http://www.centercitypcs.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Center City PCS - Trinidad
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten10
Kindergarten16
Grade 121
Grade 219
Grade 313
Grade 415
Grade 517
Grade 626
Grade 724
Grade 828
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Center City PCS - Trinidad
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9047.6%
Male9952.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)