Serving 397 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 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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)?
397 students attend Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) students are Black, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 14:1, 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?
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 (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
