KEY CENTER
52 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Key Center School, located in Springfield, Virginia, is a specialized public school within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system dedicated exclusively to serving students with significant disabilities. The school provides a highly structured and supportive educational environment for students ranging from early childhood through age 21. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), Key Center addresses the unique cognitive, physical, and social-emotional needs of its student population, ensuring that every learner receives the specific accommodations and therapeutic support required to thrive.
The school’s curriculum is functional and life-skills oriented, emphasizing communication, independence, mobility, and community participation. To facilitate a holistic approach to student development, Key Center integrates academic instruction with a robust suite of support services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing care. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-staff ratio, the school fosters a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their maximum potential and build the skills necessary for their post-secondary lives.
The school’s curriculum is functional and life-skills oriented, emphasizing communication, independence, mobility, and community participation. To facilitate a holistic approach to student development, Key Center integrates academic instruction with a robust suite of support services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing care. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-staff ratio, the school fosters a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their maximum potential and build the skills necessary for their post-secondary lives.
52
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
3.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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White23 (44.2 %)
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Black10 (19.2 %)
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Hispanic7 (13.5 %)
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Asian7 (13.5 %)
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Two or More5 (9.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (703)313-4000 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 52 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 3.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 33 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
5
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
3
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
25
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 5 |
| Grade 6 | 2 |
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 3 |
| Grade 9 | 8 |
| Grade 10 | 3 |
| Grade 11 | 5 |
| Grade 12 | 25 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 17 | 32.7% |
| Male | 35 | 67.3% |
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