Washington Yu Ying PCS

220 TAYLOR STREET NE
Washington, DC 20017

(202)635-1950

Charter School 701 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School is a highly regarded, tuition-free school located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, it is uniquely distinguished as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that specializes in Mandarin Chinese immersion. By integrating rigorous IB inquiry-based learning with language immersion, the school aims to cultivate globally minded citizens who are academically proficient in both English and Mandarin, while fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity and cross-cultural communication.

The school is known for its challenging curriculum and emphasis on holistic development, consistently attracting high demand from families across the District. Beyond its academic focus, Washington Yu Ying places a strong emphasis on community and character education, encouraging students to take an active role in their local and global environments. With a mission rooted in equity and excellence, the school provides a multicultural learning experience designed to prepare students for the complexities of a 21st-century global society.

701

Total Students

69.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Yu Ying PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	64
Black	244
Asian	53
Two or More	180
American Indian	1

Black
244 (35.0%)
Two or More
180 (25.8%)
White
156 (22.3%)
Hispanic
64 (9.2%)
Asian
53 (7.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Washington Yu Ying PCS
Phone:	(202)635-1950
Website:	http://washingtonyuying.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 210

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 52