Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Key Es 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 19%). 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 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Key Es 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 Es's student population of 319 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Key Es 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 Es is 0.56, which is more 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
#2 out of 220 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
13%
17%
Black
10%
65%
White
64%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Es's ranking?
Key Es 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 Es often compared to?
Key Esis often viewed alongside schools like Janney Es, Stoddert Es, Mann Es 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 19% DC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Key Es?
319 students attend Key Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Key Es students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Es?
Key Es has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Key Es offer ?
Key Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Key Es part of?
Key Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Key Es located?
Key Es is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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