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
Source: NCES CCD (2025)