Meridian PCS

2120 13TH STREET NW
Washington, DC 20009

Charter School 578 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Meridian Public Charter School (PCS) is a PreK-8 school located in the historic U Street corridor of Washington, D.C. Serving a diverse student body, the school is founded on the philosophy that a rigorous academic education must be paired with character development, social-emotional learning, and global awareness. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating arts, technology, and foreign language instruction to ensure students receive a well-rounded and culturally responsive educational experience.

Beyond academics, Meridian PCS is noted for its commitment to creating a supportive, community-centered environment. The school employs a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and partnerships to foster leadership and critical thinking skills. By focusing on both individual student achievement and a collaborative school culture, Meridian aims to prepare its graduates to succeed in competitive high school environments and become active, informed citizens in their local and global communities.

578

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	171
Black	397
Asian	4
Two or More	4

Black
397 (68.7%)
Hispanic
171 (29.6%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.3%)

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:	Meridian PCS
Phone:	(202)387-9830
Website:	http://www.mpcs-dc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
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 71

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 53