Sela PCS

6015 CHILLUM PLACE NE
Washington, DC 20011

www.selapcs.org

Charter School 280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sela Public Charter School (Sela PCS) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school located in Washington, D.C., that distinguishes itself through its comprehensive Hebrew language immersion program. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school utilizes a dual-language model where core subjects are taught in both English and Hebrew. This immersive environment is designed to foster bilingualism, biliteracy, and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, preparing students to be globally-minded citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its language curriculum, Sela PCS emphasizes a rigorous academic experience rooted in social-emotional learning and community values. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking, curiosity, and collaboration. By integrating a specialized academic framework with the cognitive benefits of second-language acquisition, Sela PCS aims to provide students with a well-rounded foundation that supports both their personal growth and future academic success within the District of Columbia.

280

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sela PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	22
Black	164
Asian	2
Two or More	13

Black
164 (58.6 %)
White
79 (28.2 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.9 %)
Two or More
13 (4.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Sela PCS
Phone:	(202)670-7352
Website:	http://www.selapcs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 116

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 17