Ketcham Elementary School
Tel:
(202)698-1122
- Ketcham Elementary School serves 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is higher than the District of Columbia state average of 29%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 31%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District of Columbia state level of 11:1.
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Ketcham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Ketcham Elementary School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 309 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ketcham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ketcham Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall School Rank | #87 out of 200 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 29% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 31% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 96% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | of Columbia Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ketcham Elementary School is Anacostia High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kramer Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 203 students
0.2 miles
1240 Randolph St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202)723-1467 0.2 PK-5 203 - Washington Anacostia High School Grades: 9-12 | 449 students
0.3 miles
1601 16th St Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)698-2155 0.3 9-12 449 - Washington Kipp Dc Leap Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK | 198 students
0.3 miles
4801 Benning Rd Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202)582-5327 0.3 PK 198 - Washington Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Anacostia Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-K | 203 students
0.4 miles
1102 W St Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)780-5126 0.4 PK-K 203 - Washington Kramer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 193 students
0.4 miles
1700 Q St Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)939-3150 0.4 6-8 193
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