DC Scholars PCS

Located at 5601 East Capitol Street SE in Washington, DC, DC Scholars Public Charter School operates as an active, independent charter school district in a large city setting within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan region. As its own local educational agency for federal programs, this single-campus district delivers a continuous academic program serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. During the 2024–2025 school year, the district educated a total of 479 students, offering a structured pathway across early childhood, elementary, and middle school grades to prepare young learners for their eventual transition into high school.

To support its student body, DC Scholars PCS maintains a robust instructional and administrative ecosystem focused on personalized development. The district employs 70 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 21 instructional aides and nearly 89 support staff members, bringing its total workforce to approximately 180 dedicated professionals. This staffing structure provides an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of under seven to one, enabling educators to offer targeted academic interventions and close individual guidance. Serving a diverse student body—comprising 456 Black students, 10 multiracial students, 8 Hispanic students, and additional representation across other backgrounds—the district stands as a deeply rooted educational resource for families seeking strong instructional support in the District of Columbia.