Walker-Jones Education Campus

Summary:

Walker-Jones Education Campus is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Washington, DC, with a student population of 337 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly African American, making up 94.36% of the student population.

Despite increased per-student spending, Walker-Jones Education Campus has consistently underperformed compared to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district and the overall District of Columbia in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35% for DCPS and 28.2% for the District of Columbia. The school's performance in mathematics is even more concerning, with only 3.1% of 5th graders and 2.9% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to 30.6% and 6.2% for DCPS, respectively. The school's performance has been consistently low over the years, with its statewide ranking among DC elementary schools ranging from 71st to 95th out of 97-128 schools in recent years, and a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Comparing Walker-Jones Education Campus to nearby schools, such as Capitol Hill Montessori School at Logan, Seaton Elementary School, and School-Within-School at Goding, highlights the need for more effective strategies and interventions to support the academic growth and achievement of the students at Walker-Jones. These nearby schools generally outperform Walker-Jones in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and they also have more diverse student populations compared to the predominantly African American student body at Walker-Jones.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1125 New Jersey Ave. NW
       Washington, DC  20001


(202) 939-5934

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,640 Help


Students who attend Walker-Jones Education Campus usually attend:

High:    Dunbar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.4%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Walker-Jones Education Campus ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 54th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Walker-Jones Education Campus ranks worse than 71.4% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walker-Jones Education Campus is 9.3, which is the 26th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walker-Jones Education Campus is $31,640, which is the 26th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walker-Jones Education Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker-Jones Education Campus 89th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Walker-Jones Education Campus in the ranking list.)

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker-Jones Education Campus 50th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Walker-Jones Education Campus in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walker-Jones Education Campus

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 22.20 95th 111 14.4%
2011 18.72 98th 111 11.7%
2012 19.65 97th 112 13.4%
2014 14.39 101st 109 7.3%
2015 24.54 72nd 97 25.8%
2016 14.27 94th 99 5.1%
2017 23.96 81st 108 25.0%
2018 26.54 86th 120 28.3%
2019 31.94 78th 122 36.1%
2022 26.88 71st 97 26.8%
2023 27.39 95th 128 25.8%
2024 29.15 89th 126 29.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.20 38th 45 15.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.30 94th 110 14.5%
2019 32.36 76th 117 35.0%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.48 50th 90 44.4%
2019 51.18 39th 91 57.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.75 65th 113 42.5%
2019 33.00 73rd 113 35.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.98 66th 100 34.0%
2019 41.12 60th 106 43.4%
2023 25.30 48th 60 20.0%
2024 35.57 41st 63 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Walker-Jones Education Campus

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Rank History for all middle school students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 36.64 36th 56 35.7%
2011 26.69 45th 57 21.1%
2012 40.89 35th 57 38.6%
2014 14.50 50th 57 12.3%
2015 27.21 36th 49 26.5%
2016 25.68 36th 48 25.0%
2017 22.81 48th 56 14.3%
2018 25.78 56th 72 22.2%
2019 14.49 71st 75 5.3%
2022 22.52 51st 59 13.6%
2023 31.82 53rd 69 23.2%
2024 35.74 50th 70 28.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.11 42nd 53 20.8%
2019 13.55 49th 52 5.8%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.38 36th 46 21.7%
2019 19.50 47th 50 6.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.05 33rd 49 32.7%
2019 17.73 50th 53 5.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Walker-Jones Education Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.22 44th 55 20.0%
2019 15.41 52nd 55 5.5%
2023 26.68 29th 36 19.4%
2024 42.59 22nd 42 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Walker-Jones Education Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 596 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 608 608
1990 2 526 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 0 510 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 0 503 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1993 0 504 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 0 548 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 0 539 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1996 0 539 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1997 0 552 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 1 612 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1999 1 599 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 0 596 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2001 0 577 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2002 0 524 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 0 524 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 0 505 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 2 455 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2006 0 364 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 0 376 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 0 266 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 0 181 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 0 221 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2011 3 364 2 8 0 1 1 0 379
2012 5 402 4 9 0 1 0 0 421
2013 5 405 6 9 1 0 0 0 426
2014 4 432 4 10 1 0 3 0 454
2015 7 435 4 16 2 0 1 0 465
2016 4 413 4 24 3 0 1 0 449
2017 3 419 6 22 0 0 1 0 451
2018 4 397 8 22 1 0 3 0 435
2019 0 354 2 24 1 0 3 0 384
2020 2 381 8 18 1 0 4 0 414
2021 3 361 5 17 1 0 2 0 389
2022 3 362 1 17 1 0 3 0 387
2023 1 318 2 14 1 0 1 0 337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walker-Jones Education Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 51.0 11.7 71
1989 608 35.0 17.3 69.9
1990 531 25.0 21.2 0.4
1991 515 24.0 21.4 47.6
1992 509 24.0 21.2 87.6
1993 515 29.0 17.8 87.4
1994 559 23.0 24.3 93.4
1995 564 23.0 24.5 94.9
1996 564 23.0 24.5 94.9
1997 564 26.0 21.7 90.6
1998 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 612 32.0 19.1 n/a
2000 608 40.0 15.2 n/a
2001 586 44.0 13.3 99.5
2002 529 n/a n/a 82.6
2003 529 n/a n/a 82.6
2004 509 36.0 14.1 81.7
2005 463 27.0 17.1 81.4
2006 365 21.0 17.4 81.9
2007 379 34.0 11.1 n/a
2008 266 15.0 17.7 81.6
2009 183 26.1 7.0 95.6
2010 224 33.0 6.7 92.4
2011 379 32.5 11.6 99.2
2012 421 36.4 11.5 62.9
2013 426 36.0 11.8 70
2014 454 36.5 12.4 99.3
2015 465 41.0 11.3 100
2016 449 38.0 11.8 100
2017 451 44.0 10.2 n/a
2018 435 37.0 11.7 n/a
2019 384 36.0 10.6 n/a
2020 414 33.1 12.4 n/a
2021 389 33.1 11.7 n/a
2022 387 29.8 12.9 n/a
2023 337 36.0 9.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walker-Jones Education Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 51.0 11.7 71
1989 608 35.0 17.3 69.9
1990 531 25.0 21.2 0.4
1991 515 24.0 21.4 47.6
1992 509 24.0 21.2 87.6
1993 515 29.0 17.8 87.4
1994 559 23.0 24.3 93.4
1995 564 23.0 24.5 94.9
1996 564 23.0 24.5 94.9
1997 564 26.0 21.7 90.6
1998 622 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 612 32.0 19.1 n/a
2000 608 40.0 15.2 n/a
2001 586 44.0 13.3 99.5
2002 529 n/a n/a 82.6
2003 529 n/a n/a 82.6
2004 509 36.0 14.1 81.7
2005 463 27.0 17.1 81.4
2006 365 21.0 17.4 81.9
2007 379 34.0 11.1 n/a
2008 266 15.0 17.7 81.6
2009 183 26.1 7.0 95.6
2010 224 33.0 6.7 92.4
2011 379 32.5 11.6 99.2
2012 421 36.4 11.5 62.9
2013 426 36.0 11.8 70
2014 454 36.5 12.4 99.3
2015 465 41.0 11.3 100
2016 449 38.0 11.8 100
2017 451 44.0 10.2 n/a
2018 435 37.0 11.7 n/a
2019 384 36.0 10.6 n/a
2020 414 33.1 12.4 n/a
2021 389 33.1 11.7 n/a
2022 387 29.8 12.9 n/a
2023 337 36.0 9.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walker-Jones Education Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,290 (10.4%) $19,675 (89.6%) $21,965
2020 $2,453 (11.3%) $19,280 (88.7%) $21,734
2021 $3,029 (13.1%) $20,140 (86.9%) $23,169
2022 $4,560 (18.0%) $20,835 (82.0%) $25,395
2023 $3,718 (11.8%) $27,921 (88.2%) $31,640

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walker-Jones Education Campus

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 128 Elementary schools
 10.3%
Ranks 71st of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 69 Middle schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker-Jones Education Campus)39.210
 29.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker-Jones Education Campus)34.813.3
 21.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walker-Jones Education Campus)17.22.7
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker-Jones Education Campus)24.118.4
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker-Jones Education Campus)18.412.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walker-Jones Education Campus)33.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)25.524.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Walker-Jones Education Campus)15.122.6
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.936.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walker-Jones Education Campus)03.2
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)26.820.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walker-Jones Education Campus)8.322.6
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)47.640.6
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walker-Jones Education Campus)05.4
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)8.64.4
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)179.9
 7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walker-Jones Education Campus)823.3
 15.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)44.940.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students384337
 12.2%
African American354318
 10.2%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic2414
 41.7%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races31
 66.7%


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Walker-Jones Education Campus ranks 89th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Walker-Jones Education Campus usually go on to attend:

High : Dunbar High School

Students at Walker-Jones Education Campus are 94% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Walker-Jones Education Campus.


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