Eagle Academy PCS - Congress Heights

Eagle Academy PCS
3400 WHEELER ROAD SE
Washington, DC 20032
Charter School 284 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Eagle Academy Public Charter School (PCS) in Congress Heights is an early childhood education institution serving students from preschool through third grade in Washington, D.C. The school is part of a multi-campus network dedicated to providing a high-quality, nurturing academic environment that focuses on foundational learning. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Eagle Academy aims to prepare its young students for long-term academic success while fostering a sense of community and social responsibility.

The Congress Heights campus, located on Wheeler Road SE, is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, serving as both an educational hub and a community resource. The school employs an evidence-based approach to literacy and mathematics, complemented by enrichment programs that encourage creative expression and physical well-being. With a focus on closing the achievement gap early, Eagle Academy PCS prioritizes small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere to ensure that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to build a strong educational foundation.
284
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    282 (99.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Eagle Academy PCS
Phone: (202)544-2646
Website: http://www.eagleacademypcs.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 67
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 60
Gender Ratio