Francis Scott Key Elementary School
Francis Scott Key Elementary School serves 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Francis Scott Key Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Francis Scott Key Elementary School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 739 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Francis Scott Key Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Francis Scott Key Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #706 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 52% | 16% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 33% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Francis Scott Key Elementary School is Washington-lee High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dc Scholars Pcs (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arlington Science Focus School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington New Directions Alternative H.s. Program Alternative School
0.4 miles
2847 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-2117 0.4 n/a n/a - Arlington Arlington Science Focus School Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 681 students10
0.9 miles
1501 N. Lincoln Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670 0.9 PK-5 681 - Arlington Washington-lee High School Math: 84% | Reading: 89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,437 students10
1.2 miles
1301 N Stafford St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-6200 1.2 9-12 2,437 - Arlington Long Branch Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 92%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 635 students10
1.3 miles
33 N Fillmore St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-4220 1.3 PK-5 635 - Arlington Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program Alternative School
Magnet School
1.4 miles
4100 Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6363 1.4 n/a n/a
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