Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)

420 12th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 374 students in grades 1-5, Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 20% in DC
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 10-14% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)'s student population of 374 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
374 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#36 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)'s ranking?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is ranked #36 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) often compared to?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)is often viewed alongside schools like Tyler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
374 students attend Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) students are Black, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) offer ?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) part of?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) located?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 10-14% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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