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Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Washington, District of Columbia · Grades 1 to 5 · District of Columbia Public Schools
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About Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) serves grades 1 through 5 as a public school in Washington, District of Columbia. It reported 415 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Washington. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in District of Columbia. It is one of 115 schools in District of Columbia Public Schools. Families comparing options will find 254 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 420 12th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (202) 698-3355 |
| School district | District of Columbia Public Schools |
| Grades | 1 to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 415 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 30 |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, District of Columbia |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 110003000048). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Templeton AcademyPrivate · Grades 6 to 12Washington · 0.2 miDigital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol HillCharter · Grades 9 to 12Washington · 0.2 miShirley Chisholm ESPublic · Grades PreK to 5Washington · 0.2 miPayne ESPublic · Grades PreK to 5Washington · 0.3 miFriendship PCS - Chamberlain ElementaryCharter · Grades PreK to 3Washington · 0.3 miFriendship PCS - Chamberlain MiddleCharter · Grades 4 to 8Washington · 0.3 miCenter City PCS - Capitol HillCharter · Grades PreK to 8Washington · 0.5 miMaury ESPublic · Grades PreK to 5Washington · 0.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) serve?
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) serves grades 1 through 5.
How many students attend Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) reported 415 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 415 students and 30 teachers in federal data.
Is Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) a public or charter school?
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) in?
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is part of District of Columbia Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/dc/district-of-columbia-public-schools/
Where is Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) located?
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is at 420 12th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. The phone number is (202) 698-3355.
How many other schools are near Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
There are 254 other schools within 5 miles of Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) in our directory.
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