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#182 of 240 schools in DC
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Elementary School · Center City PCS
1217 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE NE, Washington, DC 20002
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#182 of 240
In Washington
#182 of 240
public schools
In district
#5 of 6
Center City PCS
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Center City Pcs - Trinidad
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About Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Center City Pcs - Trinidad is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Center City PCS. Center City Pcs - Trinidad serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Center City Pcs - Trinidad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for Center City Pcs - Trinidad show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- DC avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Center City Pcs - Trinidad sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
54% of students at Center City Pcs - Trinidad were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Center City Pcs - Trinidad — Students at Center City Pcs - Trinidad score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 33 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.7/10.
How Center City Pcs - Trinidad Compares
See how Center City Pcs - Trinidad performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1217 WEST VIRGINIA AVENUE NE, Washington, DC 20002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Center City Pcs - Trinidad may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School-Within-School at Goding (rated 9.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Maury ES (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ludlow-Taylor ES (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,482
Median Home Value
$813,700
Median Rent
$2,140/mo
Population
70,580
College Educated
69.8%
Homeownership
37.2%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Center City Pcs - Trinidad
What grades does Center City Pcs - Trinidad serve?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Trinidad?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Trinidad?
The student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Trinidad is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center City Pcs - Trinidad rank in DC?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad ranks #182 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Center City Pcs - Trinidad's MySchoolScout rating?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Center City Pcs - Trinidad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center City Pcs - Trinidad has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center City Pcs - Trinidad a charter school?
Yes, Center City Pcs - Trinidad is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Center City Pcs - Trinidad a Title I school?
No, Center City Pcs - Trinidad is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (202) 397-1614
Resources & Links
District
Center City PCS- District Enrollment
- 1,360
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,018
- District Rank
- #5 of 6
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