Capital City PCS

100 PEABODY STREET NW
Washington, DC 20011

www.ccpcs.org

Charter School 344 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Capital City Public Charter School (CCPCS) Middle is a vibrant, diverse learning community located in the Brightwood Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is built upon the principles of the EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model. This approach emphasizes "learning by doing," where students engage in rigorous, long-term interdisciplinary projects that connect classroom curriculum to real-world issues, helping them develop both academic mastery and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic focus, Capital City Middle is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, character-driven environment. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning, restorative justice practices, and the belief that every student has the potential to contribute positively to their community. By offering a supportive culture that values collaboration, critical thinking, and social equity, CCPCS aims to prepare its middle schoolers not just for high school, but to become active, empathetic, and informed citizens.

344

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capital City PCS - MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	250
Black	61
Asian	3
Two or More	8

Hispanic
250 (73.5%)
Black
61 (17.9%)
White
18 (5.3%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capital City PCS
Phone:	(202)808-9800
Website:	http://www.ccpcs.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 84