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Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster)

Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster)'s 7.7 is partly an estimate: with no state test scores on file, its academic component is borrowed, at reduced weight, from 224 schools in Washington.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.7this school

7.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the District of Columbia Public Schools median is 6.9.

#54 of 240 schools in District of Columbia · District of Columbia Public Schools: 78 elementary schools rated, median 6.9 · Partly an estimate: the academic component is borrowed, at reduced weight, from 224 schools in Washington

The brief

A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

It ranks 54 of 240 schools in District of Columbia and 34 of 116 in District of Columbia Public Schools.

Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

The rating blends 2 components; no state test results are on file for this campus.MySchoolScout ranking model.

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
6.3
55% of the rating, estimated from 224 schools in Washington
Resources & Environment
9.4
45% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 3 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 224 schools in Washington. Learn more
  • Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20002; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$114,482
Median home value
$813,700
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
69.8%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
93
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
89
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
99
Biker's Paradise
City reported crime
3,817/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Washington. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Brent ES0.6 mi
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  3. Maury ES0.6 mi
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  4. 8.5Compare →
  5. Tyler ES0.9 mi
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  6. Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster)this school
    7.7
  7. 7.0Compare →
  8. 6.7Compare →
  9. 5.5Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster).Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) serve?

Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster)?

Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster)?

The student-teacher ratio at Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) rank in DC?

Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) ranks #54 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) a charter school?

No, Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) a Title I school?

No, Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
215
Student-teacher ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Rank in district
#34 of 116
Schools in district
117
District spending per student
$31,629
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 20002)
70,580
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.