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Watkins Elementary School

Watkins Elementary School is a public primary school in Washington, DC, serving grades 1–5, rated A, with 415 students and a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 42% in Math and 39% in English Language Arts.

ATopHap school rating
Rating
A
Grades
1–5
Enrollment
415
Students per teacher
13.8:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math42%
English Language Arts39%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black66%
White23%
Hispanic5%
Two or more races4%
Asian1%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.0%
Prior-year enrollment
446

Homes assigned to this school

4,120 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Watkins Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
420 12th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Phone
(202) 698-3355
Website
dcps.dc.gov
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000048
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School district

District of Columbia Public Schools

District rating
B
Schools
117
Students
51,904
Spending per student
$25,697
Teachers (FTE)
4,751
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Watkins Elementary School

How is Watkins Elementary School rated?

Watkins Elementary School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. District of Columbia Public Schools is rated B overall.

How do students at Watkins Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Watkins Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 42% in Math and 39% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Watkins Elementary School serve?

Watkins Elementary School serves grades 1–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?

415 students attend Watkins Elementary School, down from 446 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to Watkins Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,120 residential properties to Watkins Elementary School in and around Washington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Watkins Elementary School in?

Watkins Elementary School is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, which reports 117 schools, 51,904 students and $25,697 of spending per student.