Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Key Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Key Elementary School serves the west part of Washington, DC, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Key Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Key Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Key Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Key Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 220 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Elementary School's ranking?
Key Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Key Elementary School often compared to?
Key Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Janney Elementary School, Mann Elementary School, Stoddert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Key Elementary School?
337 students attend Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Key Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Key Elementary School?
Key Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Key Elementary School offer ?
Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Key Elementary School part of?
Key Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Key Elementary School located?
Key Elementary School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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