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Walker-jones Education Campus vs. Thomas Elementary School

Should you attend Walker-jones Education Campus or Thomas Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walker-jones Education Campus
1125 New Jersey Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Thomas Elementary School
650 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Walker-jones Education Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walker-jones Education Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
313 students
275 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walker-jones Education Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walker-jones Education Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walker-jones Education Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walker-jones Education Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#203 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#124 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walker-jones Education Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker-jones Education Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walker-jones Education Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walker-jones Education Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
48
Kindergarten Students
20
46
Grade 1 Students
33
40
Grade 2 Students
33
39
Grade 3 Students
27
47
Grade 4 Students
25
23
Grade 5 Students
34
32
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
25
-
Grade 8 Students
36
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walker-jones Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walker-jones Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
91%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walker-jones Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walker-jones Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walker-jones Education Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
0.17
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walker-jones Education Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walker-jones Education Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(10-11 School Year Data)
10%
(10-11 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walker-jones Education Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
 
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