J.O. Wilson ES vs KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.O. Wilson ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
251 students
| Measure | J.O. Wilson ES Washington, District of Columbia | KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 142 | #36 of 142 |
| National rank | #39917 of 50,301 | #18991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 477 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 27.8).
- •J.O. Wilson ES does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.9).
- •J.O. Wilson ES is the larger school with 477 students compared with 251.
- •J.O. Wilson ES is a public school while KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J.O. Wilson ES better than KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS ranks higher (58.8 vs 27.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J.O. Wilson ES and KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.O. Wilson ES: 477. KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.O. Wilson ES and KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
J.O. Wilson ES is 89th of 142 and KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS is 36th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).