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Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Elementary

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 PK3–3

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 725 19TH STREET NE Phone 202-572-1070 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Yamina Pinnock
202-572-1070 ext. 2022
ypinnock@friendshipschools.org

School Hours MTThW: 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
F: 7:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
MTThW: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
F: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

Blow Pierce Elementary provides a vibrant, safe community that inspires curiosity, exploration and a love for learning. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds builds early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills through inquiry-based, hands-on learning with art, literature and nature. In K-3, our proven Science of Reading and Math programs lays the foundation for Pre-AP coursework like Algebra by middle school. Small group instruction provides personalized support for every student, while extracurricular activities encourage students to discover their interests and unique gifts.

Feeder Pattern

Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Extended Day
Extended Year
Interscholastic Sports
School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, Flag Football, Performing Arts Club, Spelling Bee Club, Spanish Club, Robotics Team, African drumming, Writing Club

Points of Pride

• Top-ranked preschool
• Math and Reading performance among D.C.'s highest
• Tier 1 school since 2016

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school’s DC CAPE (previously known as PARCC and DC Science) results by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 273 Student Demographics

96% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

2% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Transfer
2. Sibling Attending
3. Children of Staff
4. Sibling Offered
School Resources
Friendship Blow Pierce Elementary School Website
Parent Resources

Additional Resources

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

PK3

59

1

PK4

25

0

K

22

0

1

12

0

2

14

0

3

5

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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