Watkins Elementary School

Watkins Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-5

420 12th St SE, Washington, DC

Capitol Hill Neighborhood

District Of Columbia Public Schools

3.7

3.4

422 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dawn Clemens

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
37%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 30	Full Time Teachers 30
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 50.6%	Female 49.4%
Black 65.8%	White 22.7%
Hispanic 5.3%	Two or more races 3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.4%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0

8/11/2025

Pretty Good overall, though I still have a few problems, 1st food is kinda good but sometimes look bad, 2nd I saw reports of incidents about this school, good overall, I might still recommend this school.

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1.0 other

2/25/2026

This school is like a collage. Far away it looks perfect, but when you get close enough, you start to see it for what it really is. If you love your child, find an environment where they actually love to watch children prosper.

2.0 other

3/9/2025

Parents, assess the environment carefully before enrolling your child. Be aware of potential challenges between children and parents, as police officers are often present to address incidents of abuse. Prioritize your child's safety by making informed decisions. Lastly, recognize that conversations...

2.0 other

11/28/2023

I really wanted to love this school. My daughter started here last year. I must say that my experiences here have been very uncomfortable. This is not a friendly environment ( for some families). The staff are rude, aloof, and un-inviting. Including the principal. I do feel as though this school fav...

5.0 parent

2/1/2022

The teachers, leadership, and support staff are incredible at this school!

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District of Columbia District of Columbia County Washington 20003 Capitol Hill

Watkins Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-5 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 422 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Watkins Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,016,737. Discover additional schools in the area, like Digital Pioneers Academy - High School, Eastern High School, Anacostia High School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watkins Elementary School.

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