- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, DC
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 110003000048
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of District of Columbia schools.
- #2 of 32
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for District of Columbia
- 415
- students enrolled
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) has class sizes larger than 82% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks #2 of 32 elementary schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 29.1 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 110003000048 · Washington, DC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 29.1 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 415
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
415 students
What this shows Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) compares
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
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435 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
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422 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs
Standard public school
408 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Latin Pcs - Ms
Standard public school
389 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
Standard public school
388 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
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 an elementary school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) is 14.3:1, which is 16% higher than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks #2 of 32 elementary schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster), District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.