Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS

908 WAHLER PLACE SE
Washington, DC 20032

Charter School 409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Achievement Preparatory Public Charter School (Achievement Prep) is a mission-driven elementary school located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Congress Heights. Dedicated to closing the achievement gap, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a focus on character development and social-emotional learning. By fostering a structured and supportive classroom environment, Achievement Prep aims to prepare students from underserved communities for long-term success in middle school, high school, and eventually college.

The school is defined by its "high expectations, high support" culture, which encourages students to take ownership of their learning while providing the necessary resources to excel. Beyond core academics, Achievement Prep focuses on building a strong community of scholars and families, believing that collaborative partnerships are essential to student growth. Through its targeted approach to education, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and agency to navigate their educational journey and become a contributing member of their community.

409

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	13
Black	387
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
387 (94.6%)
Hispanic
13 (3.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS
Phone:	(202)562-1307
Website:	http://achievementprep.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 81

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 34