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Public Charter Ward 4 PK3 to 4

Capital City PCS - Lower School

100 PEABODY STREET NW, Washington, DC

11.2%
ELA Proficiency
13.3%
Math Proficiency
12.1:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
59%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Arts Integration Blended Learning School Gardens

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 19%
Hispanic / Latino 72%
White 6%
Multiracial 3%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
59%

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • arts-integrated learning appeals to your child
  • before-school care is important
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
  • you live in or near Ward 4

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

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Lottery Information

Match Rate 42%
Total Matches 73
Waitlist Length 102
Equitable Access No

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Available
After Care Available
Uniform Required No
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Fort Totten
Bus: C77, C75

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.15, 2026 09:00am-10:30am
  • 📅 RSVP LINK
  • 📅 Feb.12, 2026 09:00am-10:30am
  • 📅 RSVP LINK
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