Center City PCS - Trinidad
Charter School
189 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 175 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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Black175 (92.6 %)
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Two or More8 (4.2 %)
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Hispanic5 (2.6 %)
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White1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 90 | 47.6% |
| Male | 99 | 52.4% |
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