PEABODY ES CAPITOL HILL CLUSTER

Peabody ES Capitol Hill Cluster is a public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 227 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. With about 15 teachers, Peabody ES Capitol Hill Cluster has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Peabody Elementary School is a key component of the Capitol Hill Cluster School (CHCS) in Washington, D.C., a unique educational model that spans three campuses to serve students from preschool through eighth grade. Located on C Street NE, Peabody specifically focuses on the early childhood experience, typically housing students in Pre-Kindergarten through first grade. As part of the DC Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school benefits from a collaborative environment where students transition through the "cluster" campuses—Peabody, Watkins, and Stuart-Hobson—creating a cohesive, multi-year educational journey for families within the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

The school is well-regarded for its strong community involvement and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for its youngest learners. By concentrating early childhood education at the Peabody campus, the school is able to provide specialized resources and programming tailored to the developmental needs of young children. Through its integration with the larger Capitol Hill Cluster, Peabody offers a sense of continuity, allowing students and families to build long-term relationships within the school community while preparing children for the academic expectations of the subsequent grades in the cluster.

For more information, contact Peabody ES Capitol Hill Cluster at (202) 698-3277 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.