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Roots PCS

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 15 KENNEDY STREET NW Phone 202-882-8073 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Twilah Anthony
202-882-8073
tanthony@rootspcs.org

School Hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_{No Cost}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

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

About this school

Guide students toward academic excellence, exemplary character and social responsibility. Provide students with a strong African Centered learning environment.

Specialized Programs

School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

DC Hand Dancing; African Dancing and Drumming; Jump Rope/Double Dutch

Points of Pride

• Recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing
• Recognized by EmpowerK12 as a 2022 and 2023 Bold Performance School for supporting high at-risk student population and exceed expectations, closing performance gaps even during a pandemic.
• For 25 years, Roots PCS has offered students and families exposure to African and African-American history, culture, and pride. Students participate in African Dancing and Drumming, DC Hand Dancing, and many other cultural experiences/field trips.

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 80 Student Demographics

100% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

<1% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Sibling Attending
2. Sibling Offered
School Resources
Welcome to Roots PCS!
Roots Wall of Honor

Additional Resources

School Report Card

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

PK3

26

1

PK4

16

1

K

6

1

7

0

2

4

1

3

2

3

4

10

0

5

2

0

_{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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