Payne ES vs Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 483 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Payne ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
415 students
| Measure | Payne ES Washington, District of Columbia | Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 142 | #51 of 142 |
| National rank | #36127 of 50,301 | #25409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 398 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 33.7).
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Payne ES does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is the larger school with 415 students compared with 398.
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 Payne ES better than Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks higher (49.7 vs 33.7 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 Payne ES and Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Payne ES: 398. Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster): 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Payne ES and Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) rank in District of Columbia?
Payne ES is 78th of 142 and Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is 51st of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).