Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ketcham Es ranks in the bottom 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ketcham Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ketcham Es's student population of 283 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ketcham Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ketcham Es is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
17%
Black
96%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketcham Es's ranking?
Ketcham Es is ranked #109 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Ketcham Es often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Ketcham Es?
283 students attend Ketcham Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ketcham Es students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ketcham Es?
Ketcham Es has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ketcham Es offer ?
Ketcham Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ketcham Es part of?
Ketcham Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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