School Overview
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.
353
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Key ES
Demographic Student Count
White227
Hispanic41
Black39
Asian19
Two or More27
  • White
    227 (64.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (11.6 %)
  • Black
    39 (11.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    19 (5.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone: (202)729-3280
Website: http://keyschooldc.org/dcps/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 51
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Key ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten43
Kindergarten51
Grade 145
Grade 253
Grade 351
Grade 451
Grade 559
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Key ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16847.6%
Male18552.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)