ST COLETTA SPECIAL EDUCATION PCS
St Coletta Special Education PCS is a Title I public charter school that is part of the St. Coletta Special Education PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 247 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, St Coletta Special Education PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School, located in Washington, D.C., is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving students with intellectual and multiple disabilities. Founded on the mission of providing a comprehensive, therapeutic, and academic environment, the school focuses on empowering students to achieve their highest level of independence. They serve students from age 3 up to age 22, offering a curriculum that integrates traditional academics with functional life skills, sensory integration, and social-emotional development.
The school is well-regarded for its holistic approach, which emphasizes individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to the unique cognitive, physical, and communicative needs of each student. Beyond the classroom, St. Coletta provides a robust array of support services, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy, as well as behavioral support. By fostering a nurturing and inclusive community, the school aims to prepare its students for a meaningful transition into adulthood, ensuring they have the tools to participate as fully as possible in their homes, communities, and workplaces.
For more information, contact St Coletta Special Education PCS at (202) 350-8680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
http://www.stcoletta.org
ST COLETTA SPECIAL EDUCATION PCS is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 247 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board - District:
- St. Coletta Special Education PCS
- Total Students:
- 247
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 247 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ST COLETTA SPECIAL EDUCATION PCS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.0%
- White
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 39.7%
- Male
- 60.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.