Appletree @ Spring Valley in Washington, District of Columbia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Appletree @ Spring Valley is an urban public school in Washington, District of Columbia that is part of District of Columbia Public Charter School Board. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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4900 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20016 View local requests

https://www.appletreeinstitute.org/spring-valley

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Ms. Ellen

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Appletree @ Spring Valley Demographics

The percentage of students that qualify for free or reduced price lunch is not available.

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Appletree @ Spring Valley Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 28, 2025

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