KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Key ES is a public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 417 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Key ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Key Elementary School, located at 5001 Dana Pl NW in Washington, D.C., is a public school serving the local community as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. Situated in the Palisades neighborhood of Northwest D.C., the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to providing a foundational education for students in the early grades. As a DCPS institution, it follows the district's standardized curriculum while striving to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, Key Elementary is recognized for its focus on holistic development, encouraging students to participate in various school activities and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. The school’s location in a quiet residential area contributes to its identity as a neighborhood-centric hub where families play an active role in the educational experience. For families looking for more detailed information regarding admissions, extracurricular programs, or specific academic initiatives, the school's official page on the [DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative resources.
For more information, contact Key ES at (202) 729-3280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
http://www.dcps.dc.gov
KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Washington, DC with about 417 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 417
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 417 students
- White
- 65.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.