AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC vs Garfield ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
98 students
Garfield ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
| Measure | AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC Washington, District of Columbia | Garfield ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #125 of 142 |
| National rank | – | #44889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 98 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield ES does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Garfield ES is the larger school with 252 students compared with 98.
- •AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC is a charter school while Garfield ES is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC better than Garfield ES?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC and Garfield ES?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC: 98. Garfield ES: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC and Garfield ES rank in District of Columbia?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC is unranked and Garfield ES is 125th of 142 among other schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).