Early Childhood Academy PCS

885 BARNABY STREET SE
Washington, DC 20032

Charter School 281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Early Childhood Academy Public Charter School (ECA) is a specialized educational institution located in the Bellevue neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students from prekindergarten through third grade, the school is explicitly dedicated to establishing a robust academic foundation during the most critical years of a child’s development. Their educational model is centered on a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes literacy and mathematics, aiming to ensure that every student achieves grade-level proficiency before transitioning to upper elementary schooling.

Beyond academics, ECA distinguishes itself through a strong focus on character development and community values. The school fosters a disciplined, supportive environment designed to promote social-emotional growth alongside intellectual achievement. By maintaining a small-school setting, Early Childhood Academy strives to build close partnerships with families and provide individualized attention, positioning itself as a vital resource for early education in the Ward 8 community.

281

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	10
Black	260
Two or More	11

Black
260 (92.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.9%)
Hispanic
10 (3.6%)

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:	Early Childhood Academy PCS
Phone:	(202)373-0035
Website:	http://ecapcs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
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 91

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42