J.O. Wilson ES

810 26th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002

www.jowilsondcps.org/

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.O. Wilson Elementary School, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its location in a historic and vibrant area of the city allows the school to integrate diverse community perspectives into its learning environment.

The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond. J.O. Wilson emphasizes building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to support student success. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a supportive, equitable environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to their school community.

477

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.O. Wilson ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	30
Black	388
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Black
388 (81.3%)
White
41 (8.6%)
Hispanic
30 (6.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone:	(202)698-4733
Website:	http://www.jowilsondcps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 113

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 48