Key Es

5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Key Es ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in DC
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Key Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Key Es's student population of 319 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Key Es ranks within the top 5% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Key Es is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#7 out of 212 schools
(Top 5%)
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(18-19)
80-84%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Key Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
75-79%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Key Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
17%
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Black
10%
65%
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White
64%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DC.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Key Es and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Key Es and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Key Es's ranking?
Key Es is ranked #7 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Key Es often compared to?
Key Esis often viewed alongside schools like Stoddert Es, Janney Es, Mann Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Key Es?
319 students attend Key Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Key Es students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Es?
Key Es has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Key Es offer ?
Key Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Key Es part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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