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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're at Powell.  First off, the earliest grades don't seem to reflect 99% FARMS, so I think those stats are bound to change.

On your primary question, there is a language and cultural cleavage between parents who speak English and don't but it is not an unfriendly environment in the slightest.  Being friendly and getting to know people can overcome pretty much any of that.  Even if your Spanish is terrible.

If you're one of those people who waves at older neighbors and tries to learn parents' names in class you'll be fine.  If you're one of those urbanites who walks past the same people every day with iPhone earbuds in, you'll have to make a greater level of effort.

Again as has been said, if you are comfortable in your own neighborhood you'll probably be just fine at your neighborhood school.[/quote]

Every child eats free at Powell. No one fills out a form. So how would you know what that percentage would be?[/quote]

I would like to know how the poster knows as well and I'm a Powell parent. [/quote]

First Powell PP here.  Hi! I just saw the DCPS profile for the school to get a reference point on free and reduced price meals-eligible students.  http://profiles.dcps.dc.gov/Powell+Elementary+School.  It says 99% free and reduced-price lunch.  I have no independent sources.

My child is a PS student there, so I have seen my child's class and have the impression that more than 1 in 100 (for example - my child)  are not (individually) eligible for free lunch programs based on income.

Hopefully I'm getting at what you're asking about.  See you around the school![/quote]

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