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Watkins Elementary School

420 12TH STREET SE, Washington, DC

37.3%
ELA Proficiency
42.4%
Math Proficiency
13.8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
59%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 66%
Hispanic / Latino 5%
White 23%
Asian 1%
Multiracial 4%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
59%

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • before-school care is important
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
  • you live in or near Ward 6

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

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Lottery Information

Match Rate 73%
Total Matches 106
Waitlist Length 40
Equitable Access No

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Available
After Care Available
Uniform Required No
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Potomac Ave
Bus: C11, C15, C37, C41, C51, C53, C55, D10, D1X

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.21, 2026 09:15am-10:15am
  • 📅 Feb.18, 2026 09:15am-10:15am
  • 📅 Apr.01, 2026 09:15am-10:15am
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