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Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)

425 C St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 · (202) 698-3277 · District of Columbia
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL209 STUDENTS
Enrollment
209
Elementary
DISTRICT 380 · STATE 348
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
137
Kindergarten
72
Student demographics
White
12560%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 13%
Hispanic
136%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 19%
Black
5627%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 62%
Asian
63%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Two+
84%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11756%
Female
9244%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
209
-18 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 14.7:1
% White
60%
was 65%
% Hispanic
6%
was 7%
% Black
27%
was 15%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)

Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is a compact elementary campus in Washington, District of Columbia, one of the schools within District of Columbia Public Schools. The school works with 209 students in grades pre-K through K. That puts it 40% smaller than the typical public school in District of Columbia, which averages around 348 students.

Across the 117 schools in District of Columbia Public Schools (52,030 students total), Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) lists that White students make up the majority at 60%. Beyond that, the school shows 27% Black, 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 38%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.0:1, putting Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, District of Columbia reports that median household income runs about $109,870, about 64% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across District of Columbia's 247 public schools (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students), Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Stuart-Hobson MS (Capitol Hill Cluster), roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster).

Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) operates from a metropolitan location.

Five-year trend. Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)'s enrollment has contracted 8% since 2018, when it stood at 227 (now 209). The Black share of enrollment expanded from 15% to 27% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 12.7:1 today.

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District of Columbia at a glance

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Population
681,294
Census ACS
Median income
$109,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
247
94,385 students

Quick facts

School name
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
District
District of Columbia Public Schools
Address
425 C St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone
(202) 698-3277
County
District of Columbia
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
209
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
110003000156
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
How large is Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) enrolls approximately 209 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) serve?
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) serves grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster).
How diverse is Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) reports a student body of 60% White, 6% Hispanic, 27% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is overseen by District of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia.
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