Roots PCS

Located in a large city setting at 15 Kennedy Street NW in Washington, DC, Roots PCS operates as an open, independent public charter school district dedicated to early childhood and elementary education. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, this single-school district provides a focused academic environment within the vibrant Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains an intimate learning community with an enrollment of 80 students—ranging from 27 pre-kindergarteners to small cohort sizes across the primary grades—offering a close-knit setting designed to build strong foundational skills.

Roots PCS supports its student body with a remarkably robust staffing model, employing 15 full-time equivalent teachers and 9 support staff members, bringing its total operational workforce to 24 dedicated professionals. This exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio fosters a highly personalized learning experience where educators can address individual student needs closely. Serving a diverse mix of 41 female and 39 male scholars within an all-Black student demographic, the district presents an engaging model for researchers examining urban charter outcomes, while offering local parents a supportive, community-centered option for early childhood and elementary development.