Enrollment
119
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110005400304 Charter school
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Appletree Early Learning Pcs · District of Columbia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights reports 119 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Appletree Early Learning Pcs spends $30,886 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 87.6% from local sources (property taxes), and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 31% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$30,886
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 119 Top 6% in District of Columbia — larger than 94% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 9.8:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110005400304
Student demographics
African American 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appletree Early Learning Pcs, which includes Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights.
$30,886
Per student
-11%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 87.6%
Federal 12.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights
How many students attend Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights has 119 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights?
The largest demographic group at Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights is African American at 68.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights?
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.