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DC Prep PCS - Benning Elementary

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 PK3–3

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 100 41ST STREET NE Phone 202-398-2838 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Fabeanne Collins
202-635-4590 x 0235
fcollins@dcprep.org

School Hours MTThF: 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
W: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Extended Hours MTThF: 3:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
W: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

After care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

About this school

DC Prep is one of the city's highest-performing charter networks, preparing students for success through rigorous academics and social-emotional learning. At DC Prep Benning Elementary, students achieved a 16-point increase in CAPE reading proficiency through our dynamic curriculum. With a deep understanding of students' identities, we foster a joyful, student-centered community where all build skills for lifelong success.

Feeder Pattern

DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle

Specialized Programs

Extended Day

Additional Enrichment Offered

Chorus, Step, Dance, Cooking Clubs (varies based on interest of students). Partnership with Boys and Girls Club. Partnership with YMCA.

Points of Pride

• National Blue Ribbon School & EmpowerK12 Bold Performance School
• Fields trips based on lessons & social emotional learning (Cox farms, Smithsonian, The Adventure Park)
• Schoolwide creative arts celebrations and programs (Winter Arts Festival, Black History Month showcase)

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school's DC CAPE and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Learn more about this school’s Charter and Financial disclosure statements from the Public Charter School Board at PCSB School Profile Page.

Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 430 Student Demographics

90% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

6% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

4% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Transfer
2. Children of Staff
3. Sibling Attending
4. Twin Offered
5. Sibling Offered
School Resources
Learn More About DC Prep
Early Childhood at DC Prep
DC Prep Contact Information

Additional Resources

School Report Card

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

PK3

80

4

PK4

10

7

K

26

0

1

5

8

0

2

14

0

3

13

1

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.}

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