FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Francis Scott Key Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Arlington County Public Schools school district, located in Arlington, VA with about 739 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Francis Scott Key Elementary 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.

Francis Scott Key Elementary School, located in the Courthouse neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a prominent public school within the Arlington Public Schools (APS) district. The school is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to global education, notably serving as the district’s primary site for a two-way Spanish-English immersion program. This unique model allows native speakers of both languages to learn alongside one another, fostering high levels of bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competence among its diverse student body.

Beyond its language immersion focus, Key Elementary emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. The school community is highly active, benefiting from strong partnerships between faculty, staff, and a dedicated parent-teacher association that supports various enrichment activities and community-building events. With its central location and focus on creating "global citizens," the school provides an inclusive, rigorous environment that prepares students for success in a multicultural society.

For more information, contact Francis Scott Key Elementary at (703) 228-4210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.