Enrollment
415
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 110003000048
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) reports 415 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding District of Columbia Public Schools spends $36,134 per pupil district-wide, above the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 86.2% from local sources (property taxes), and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$36,134
per pupil, district-wide
— above District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 415 Top 70% in District of Columbia — larger than 30% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110003000048
Student demographics
African American 65.8%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.3%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for District of Columbia Public Schools, which includes Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster).
$36,134
Per student
+4%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 86.2%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
How many students attend Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) has 415 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is African American at 65.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.