Escuela Key Elementary

Summary:

Escuela Key Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Arlington, Virginia that serves 618 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Escuela Key Elementary stands out for its high racial diversity, with 56.31% of students identifying as Hispanic, significantly more than the 6.68% to 32.13% range at nearby schools. Academically, the school performs on par with or slightly above the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia state averages, particularly for its White and English Language Learner student subgroups. However, some neighboring schools like Glebe Elementary and Arlington Traditional consistently outperform Escuela Key in academic measures.

With 32.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Escuela Key Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from lower-income families compared to the more affluent schools in the area. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.2 is also higher than nearby schools, which range from 8.9 to 14.0. Despite these differences, Escuela Key Elementary has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, suggesting a stable and effective educational program.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 855 N. Edison Street
       Arlington, VA  22205


(703) 228-4210

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
408th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,100 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.3%
White:
30.1%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Escuela Key Elementary ranks better than 63.4% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 14th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Escuela Key Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Escuela Key Elementary is $11,100. 20 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escuela Key Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Escuela Key Elementary 408th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Escuela Key Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Escuela Key Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.34 732nd 1062 31.1%
2006 58.74 454th 1071 57.6%
2007 52.50 559th 1083 48.4%
2008 61.57 410th 1081 62.1%
2009 50.19 604th 1082 44.2%
2010 37.82 859th 1113 22.8%
2011 51.43 613th 1117 45.1%
2012 49.19 643rd 1117 42.4%
2013 52.02 575th 1120 48.7%
2014 49.91 605th 1110 45.5%
2015 53.10 598th 1100 45.6%
2016 56.89 517th 1096 52.8%
2017 56.40 521st 1099 52.6%
2018 61.61 447th 1097 59.3%
2019 50.46 626th 1105 43.3%
2021 42.47 684th 1103 38.0%
2022 47.65 637th 1109 42.6%
2023 62.34 442nd 1114 60.3%
2024 66.30 408th 1114 63.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.83 196th 300 34.7%
2024 63.94 101st 306 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.65 674th 1036 34.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.66 432nd 1100 60.7%
2024 58.17 497th 1098 54.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.87 273rd 324 15.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.16 456th 1093 58.3%
2024 70.22 329th 1101 70.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.12 313th 564 44.5%
2024 56.75 256th 580 55.9%
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Rank History for White students at Escuela Key Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.31 53rd 984 94.6%
2024 83.28 77th 979 92.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Escuela Key Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 556 556
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 561 561
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 509 509
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
1993 179 67 31 336 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 198 64 31 341 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 163 19 3 273 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 163 19 3 273 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 168 20 9 286 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 172 27 5 286 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1999 177 29 4 284 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 175 34 4 308 1 n/a n/a -4 518
2001 217 39 13 334 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 239 29 14 310 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2003 239 29 14 310 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2004 267 30 17 318 1 n/a n/a 0 633
2005 274 27 18 305 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2006 270 28 19 291 0 n/a n/a 1 609
2007 280 26 19 280 0 n/a n/a 4 609
2008 272 29 16 260 0 n/a n/a 9 586
2009 269 30 19 279 0 n/a n/a 12 609
2010 280 36 25 281 0 n/a n/a 9 631
2011 235 27 25 333 1 0 35 0 656
2012 228 27 26 344 2 0 29 0 656
2013 226 36 28 350 5 0 22 0 667
2014 218 39 32 364 5 0 18 0 676
2015 228 38 34 383 6 0 21 0 710
2016 241 36 30 381 7 0 19 0 714
2017 239 38 30 374 5 0 17 0 703
2018 248 35 31 385 5 0 35 0 739
2019 244 27 29 376 5 2 35 0 718
2020 240 16 30 372 2 1 47 0 708
2021 212 14 27 400 0 0 46 0 699
2022 184 13 26 360 1 0 40 0 624
2023 186 11 22 348 1 0 50 0 618

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Escuela Key Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 556 39.2 14.1 n/a
1990 561 37.4 15.0 n/a
1991 509 35.6 14.2 n/a
1992 523 36.3 14.4 n/a
1993 614 45.7 13.4 n/a
1994 636 46.4 n/a n/a
1995 458 n/a 0.0 42.4
1996 458 n/a 0.0 42.4
1997 483 n/a 0.0 48.9
1998 490 n/a 0.0 45.1
1999 495 36.0 13.8 54.1
2000 518 n/a 0.0 57.3
2001 603 45.0 13.4 46.6
2002 592 57.1 10.4 38.2
2003 592 57.1 10.4 38.2
2004 633 51.0 12.4 34.4
2005 624 48.0 13.0 36.7
2006 609 50.0 12.2 36.3
2007 609 52.9 11.5 34.4
2008 586 42.9 13.7 35.2
2009 609 43.3 14.1 36
2010 631 47.0 13.4 34.1
2011 656 43.5 15.0 32.6
2012 656 49.0 13.3 31.9
2013 667 57.0 11.6 36.4
2014 676 55.7 12.1 42
2015 710 52.0 13.6 40.6
2016 714 47.0 15.1 44
2017 703 50.5 13.9 44.4
2018 739 51.1 14.4 41.7
2019 718 49.1 14.6 41.4
2020 708 48.1 14.7 39.4
2021 699 44.0 15.8 n/a
2022 624 38.3 16.2 44.7
2023 618 46.5 13.2 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Escuela Key Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 556 39.2 14.1 n/a
1990 561 37.4 15.0 n/a
1991 509 35.6 14.2 n/a
1992 523 36.3 14.4 n/a
1993 614 45.7 13.4 n/a
1994 636 46.4 n/a n/a
1995 458 n/a 0.0 42.4
1996 458 n/a 0.0 42.4
1997 483 n/a 0.0 48.9
1998 490 n/a 0.0 45.1
1999 495 36.0 13.8 54.1
2000 518 n/a 0.0 57.3
2001 603 45.0 13.4 46.6
2002 592 57.1 10.4 38.2
2003 592 57.1 10.4 38.2
2004 633 51.0 12.4 34.4
2005 624 48.0 13.0 36.7
2006 609 50.0 12.2 36.3
2007 609 52.9 11.5 34.4
2008 586 42.9 13.7 35.2
2009 609 43.3 14.1 36
2010 631 47.0 13.4 34.1
2011 656 43.5 15.0 32.6
2012 656 49.0 13.3 31.9
2013 667 57.0 11.6 36.4
2014 676 55.7 12.1 42
2015 710 52.0 13.6 40.6
2016 714 47.0 15.1 44
2017 703 50.5 13.9 44.4
2018 739 51.1 14.4 41.7
2019 718 49.1 14.6 41.4
2020 708 48.1 14.7 39.4
2021 699 44.0 15.8 n/a
2022 624 38.3 16.2 44.7
2023 618 46.5 13.2 32.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Escuela Key Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $45 (0.4%) $11,758 (99.6%) $11,803
2020 $18 (0.2%) $10,920 (99.8%) $10,939
2021 $00 (0.0%) $11,100 (100.0%) $11,100

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Escuela Key Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 626th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escuela Key Elementary)7768.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Escuela Key Elementary)6778.4
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escuela Key Elementary)8780
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Escuela Key Elementary)7984.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escuela Key Elementary)8671.3
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Escuela Key Elementary)8156.4
 24.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Escuela Key Elementary)7374.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students718618
 13.9%
African American2711
 59.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian2922
 24.1%
Hispanic376348
 7.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White244186
 23.8%
Two or More Races3550
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%32.5%
 8.8%


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Students at Escuela Key Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 30% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Escuela Key Elementary ranks 408th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended Escuela Key Elementary.


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