Roots PCS

PublicCharterGrades -1–5
Washington, District of Columbia · Roots PCS
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students80
Student:Teacher10.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch—
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 358
80
Total Enrollment
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Roots PCS is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Washington, District of Columbia. The school enrolls 80 students. It is part of the Roots PCS district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against District of Columbia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
80 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictRoots PCS
County11001
CityWashington
ZIP20011
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID110002000234

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment80
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American100.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
100.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)