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Ketcham Elementary School

1919 15th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ketcham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ketcham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ketcham Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ketcham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ketcham Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#132 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ketcham Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ketcham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ketcham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ketcham Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ketcham Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
95%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ketcham Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ketcham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ketcham Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Ketcham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ketcham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ketcham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ketcham Elementary School's ranking?
Ketcham Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Ketcham Elementary School often compared to?
Ketcham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moten Elementary School, Kimball Elementary School, Noyes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Ketcham Elementary School?
284 students attend Ketcham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ketcham Elementary School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ketcham Elementary School?
Ketcham Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ketcham Elementary School offer ?
Ketcham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ketcham Elementary School part of?
Ketcham Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Ketcham Elementary School located?
Ketcham Elementary School is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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