Creative Minds International PCS

3700 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW
Washington, DC 20011

www.creativemindspcs.org

Charter School 530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Creative Minds International Public Charter School (CMI) is an independent, tuition-free public charter school located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students from preschool through 8th grade, the school is distinguished by its commitment to an inquiry-based, international curriculum. By blending the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) with a focus on project-based learning, CMI aims to foster global citizenship, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth in a diverse urban environment.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating arts, languages, and hands-on exploration to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also culturally aware. With a mission rooted in the belief that all children can succeed through personalized instruction and diverse learning experiences, CMI creates a supportive community that prioritizes inclusivity. By maintaining a global perspective, the school prepares its students to navigate and contribute effectively to an increasingly interconnected world.

530

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative Minds International PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	137
Black	287
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Black
287 (54.2%)
Hispanic
137 (25.8%)
White
77 (14.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.3%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	Creative Minds International PCS
Phone:	(202)588-0370
Website:	http://www.creativemindspcs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
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 101

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 30