Center City PCS - Trinidad

School Overview
Center City Public Charter School (PCS) Trinidad is part of a network of six faith-based (in origin and character) charter schools located throughout Washington, D.C. Situated in the Trinidad neighborhood of Northeast D.C., the campus serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school operates under a mission centered on educating the "whole child," emphasizing high academic standards, character development, and a strong sense of community. By integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment programs, Center City aims to prepare its students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

The school is known for its structured environment and focus on values, often described by its community as "faith-based" in its culture and history, though it operates as a secular public charter school. The Trinidad campus places a heavy emphasis on parent involvement and personalized attention, utilizing a supportive staff-to-student ratio to address individual learning needs. As a community-focused institution, Center City Trinidad strives to be a local hub that fosters not only intellectual growth but also the development of responsible, empathetic citizens within the D.C. public education landscape.
212
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center City PCS - Trinidad
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic13
Black190
Two or More6
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    190 (90.0%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.8%)
  • White
    1 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
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: Center City PCS
Phone: (202)397-1614
Website: http://www.centercitypcs.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 33
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Center City PCS - Trinidad
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten33
Kindergarten23
Grade 114
Grade 222
Grade 318
Grade 419
Grade 516
Grade 622
Grade 719
Grade 826
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Center City PCS - Trinidad
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10348.6%
Male10850.9%
Not Specified10.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)