Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School

United States, Washington Dc

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Pre-Kindergarten 3	3	24,044 USD	Infant	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.
Pre-Kindergarten 3	3	0 USD	Infant	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Pre-Kindergarten 4	4	23,441 USD	Infant	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.
Pre-Kindergarten 4	4	0 USD	Infant	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Kindergarten	5	0 USD	Primary	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Kindergarten	5	23,441 USD	Primary	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.
Grade 1	6	18,920 USD	Primary	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.
Grade 1	6	0 USD	Primary	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Grade 2	7	18,920 USD	Primary	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.
Grade 2	7	0 USD	Primary	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Grade 3	8	0 USD	Primary	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Grade 3	8	18,920 USD	Primary	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.
Grade 4	9	0 USD	Primary	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Grade 4	9	18,920 USD	Primary	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.
Grade 5	10	0 USD	Primary	Resident (DC): tuition is $0 for DC resident students.
Grade 5	10	18,920 USD	Primary	Non-resident: non-resident tuition applies; see below for latest rate (SY 2025-2026) and facilities fee.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 USD	No separate application fee charged when applying via My School DC system.

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 USD	Enrollment is via My School DC; no separate enrollment fee published by the school.

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Non-resident tuition rates (SY 2025-2026)	0 USD	Rates published by OSSE; add facilities fee where applicable; rates may differ by year.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Application fees
- There is no separate application fee charged by Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School for students applying through the My School DC common application and lottery; families apply via the My School DC system.

Tuition fees (by year group / term / overall)
- For District of Columbia resident students, there is no tuition charged: Stokes School operates as a D.C. public charter school and does not assess annual tuition for resident scholars.
- For non-resident students, the school notes that non-residents may be required to pay tuition under District law; specific non-resident tuition amounts or per-term schedules are not published as a standard annual tuition schedule on the school's public materials. Families subject to non-resident tuition should consult the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the school's enrollment office for the exact charge and billing arrangements.

Published school-year / per-term fees
- School meals: Breakfast, snack and after-school supper are provided free to all students. Lunch is available at USD 4.50 per meal. This USD 4.50 per-meal rate applies when families purchase lunch rather than qualifying for free or reduced-price benefits. Families are encouraged to submit applications for free or reduced-price meals if eligible.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Meal billing is handled according to the school's meal program and Meal Charge Policy; lunch is charged at the per-meal rate above and the Meal Charge Policy governs collection of unpaid meal charges and delinquent accounts. Families are directed to complete the school's meal application to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Specific monthly or term billing cycles for paid lunches are not listed in the public summary; families should contact the school operations staff for account setup and payment timing.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Stokes School is a day public charter school with Brookland and East End campuses; there is no boarding program or boarding fee listed.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, supplies, extracurriculars, trips, aftercare)
- Uniforms / dress code: The school's family/student handbook and school policies contain the school's dress-code/uniform expectations and any related guidance; specific uniform purchase costs are not published as a standardized school fee. Families should expect routine costs for required uniforms, school supplies, and occasional class or field-trip fees where applicable.
- Optional programs and extracurriculars: Fees for optional or third-party programs (for example some after-school offerings, field trips, or enrichment providers) may be charged separately when those activities are offered; such fees are assessed only for optional services and are not a substitute for general tuition. Details and current prices for optional program fees are provided by the school when each program is offered.

Refund information
- Meal refunds and handling of unpaid meal charges are governed by the school's Meal Charge Policy and related federal/state program rules; the Meal Charge Policy describes the school's approach to insufficient funds and delinquent accounts for school meals. Refund rules for other fees (for example for optional paid activities or program withdrawals) are covered in the school's Family and Student Handbook or in the specific program terms; families should consult the relevant policy or program agreement for precise refund deadlines and penalty rules.

Fee payment options
- The school's publicly posted pages do not list a single, published payment portal or exhaustive list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, check, cash). For meal accounts and any payable programs, families should contact the campus operations staff to arrange payment and confirm accepted payment methods and online account options. Contact for operations:
- Brookland Operations Manager: Mirsa Lopez — 202-265-7237.
- East End Operations Manager: Nancy Cruz — 202-975-2100.

Concise summary (what a parent needs to know)
- There is no application fee for families applying through the My School DC common application.
- Resident students pay no annual tuition; the only standard per-student public charge published by the school is the per-lunch fee of USD 4.50 when not eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
- Boarding is not offered. Additional charges (uniforms, supplies, optional activities, aftercare) may apply from time to time and are handled separately. Families should contact the campus operations staff for payment arrangements, precise program fees, and any account or refund questions.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, French, Spanish

Fees $0 - 24,044

Ages 3 - 11 years

Pupil numbers 707

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School operates across two DC campuses, Brookland and East End, serving students from PK3 through fifth grade (ages 3 to 11). The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in a dual-immersion framework, with English plus a target language (Spanish or French) for content-area instruction. From Pre-K, 90% of instruction is in the target language; kindergarten to fifth grade use roughly half English and half the target language, with native-speaking teachers leading lessons. The campus facilities include a kitchen that prepares three meals daily from local ingredients, a garden program, a library, a music and art room, and outdoor spaces. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association and participates in Label FrancEducation and Learn24. Support services include MTSS and English Learner supports, with targeted 1:1 or small-group instruction as needed. The program emphasizes inquiry-based learning, intercultural understanding, and student voice.

School Events

Upcoming Events

Open House - East End Campus

Open House events for the 2026-2027 application season. In-person information session for prospectiv...

Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 18:00 GMT-5 East End Campus, 5600 East Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20019

Open House - Brookland Campus

Open House events for the 2026-2027 application season. In-person information session for prospectiv...

Friday, 18 December 2026 at 09:00 GMT-5 Brookland Campus, 3700 Oakview Terrace NE, Washington, DC 20017

Open House - East End Campus

Open House events for the 2026-2027 application season. In-person information session for prospectiv...

Thursday, 14 January 2027 at 18:00 GMT-5 East End Campus, 5600 East Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20019

Open House - Brookland Campus

Open House events for the 2026-2027 application season. In-person information session for prospectiv...

Friday, 15 January 2027 at 09:00 GMT-5 Brookland Campus, 3700 Oakview Terrace NE, Washington, DC 20017

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