Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)

420 12th St. SE
Washington, DC 20003

374 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Watkins Elementary School is a prominent public institution located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. As part of the Capitol Hill Cluster of schools, it serves a diverse community of students, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a collaborative, neighborhood-focused environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a mix of rigorous curriculum and enrichment programs.

Situated on 12th Street SE, the school benefits from its proximity to the rich cultural and historical resources of the nation’s capital. The Capitol Hill Cluster model is designed to provide a cohesive educational pathway for families in the area, often encouraging strong parental involvement and community partnerships. By leveraging its location and a dedicated teaching staff, Watkins Elementary strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students for middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding D.C. neighborhood.

374

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	21
Black	217
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
217 (58.0 %)
White
120 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.6 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)698-3355
Website:	http://capitolhillclusterschool.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 62