Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Escuela Key Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Francis Scott Key Elementary serves the northeast part of Arlington, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 1.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escuela Key Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Escuela Key Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escuela Key Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
56%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
29%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escuela Key Elementary School's ranking?
Escuela Key Elementary School is ranked #957 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Escuela Key Elementary School often compared to?
Escuela Key Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Innovation Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Escuela Key Elementary School?
572 students attend Escuela Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Escuela Key Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escuela Key Elementary School?
Escuela Key Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Escuela Key Elementary School offer ?
Escuela Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Escuela Key Elementary School part of?
Escuela Key Elementary School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Escuela Key Elementary School located?
Escuela Key Elementary School is located in the Bluemont neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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