How many students attend Ketcham Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 250 students attended Ketcham Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ketcham Elementary School?

Students at Ketcham Elementary School are 96% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Ketcham Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ketcham Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Kramer Middle School High : Anacostia High School

Ketcham Elementary School

Summary:

Ketcham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 284 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 27th out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ketcham Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming the DCPS and District of Columbia averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 5.26% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 37.37% for DCPS and 30.64% for the District of Columbia. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 50th out of 99 DC elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 89th out of 128 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, Ketcham has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, and its spending per student has steadily increased, reaching $25,540 in 2021-2022.

The nearby schools, such as Savoy Elementary, Moten Elementary, and Lawrence E. Boone Elementary, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance challenges as Ketcham Elementary. In contrast, the nearby charter schools, such as Lee Montessori PCS - East End and KIPP DC schools, generally outperform Ketcham Elementary and the other nearby DCPS schools in academic metrics, suggesting that the charter school model may be more effective in addressing the educational needs of the local community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1919 15th St. SE
Washington, DC 20020

(202) 698-1122

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,371

Students who attend Ketcham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kramer Middle School
High:	Anacostia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 250

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.6%

Hispanic:

4.0%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ketcham Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.6%), Hispanic (4%), White (0.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ketcham Elementary School is 10.6. 41 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ketcham Elementary School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ketcham Elementary School is $28,371. 51 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ketcham Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ketcham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ketcham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	36.79	71^st	111	36.0%
2011	40.50	64^th	111	42.3%
2012	25.79	87^th	112	22.3%
2014	36.20	64^th	109	41.3%
2015	29.81	60^th	97	38.1%
2016	41.24	50^th	99	49.5%
2017	37.47	60^th	108	44.4%
2018	50.07	50^th	120	58.3%
2019	38.18	67^th	122	45.1%
2023	28.17	89^th	128	30.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Ketcham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.43	50^th	110	54.5%
2019	47.63	60^th	117	48.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ketcham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.24	21^st	90	76.7%
2019	63.68	25^th	91	72.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ketcham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.89	48^th	113	57.5%
2019	33.66	72^nd	113	36.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Ketcham Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.48	37^th	100	63.0%
2019	50.95	45^th	106	57.5%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent 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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 29, 2017

The do not have accommodations for people with disabilities. The elevators in the school are for staff use only. So if you are a disabled parent and your child's class is upstairs you will need to find someone else to take them. Also school has been in session for 6 weeks and they still have not figured out before care for working parents. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ketcham Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1	622	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	632	632
1990	1	604	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1991	1	633	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
1992	1	605	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
1993	1	567	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	573
1994	0	587	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1995	0	594	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1996	0	594	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1997	0	555	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
1998	0	569	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1999	0	525	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2000	0	481	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2001	0	460	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2002	0	413	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
2003	0	413	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
2004	0	413	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
2005	0	408	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2006	0	357	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2007	1	338	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2008	0	344	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2009	0	280	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2010	1	256	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2011	0	251	0	1	0	0	3	0	255
2012	0	257	0	0	0	0	0	0	257
2013	0	258	1	1	0	0	0	0	260
2014	0	301	1	3	0	0	1	0	306
2015	0	301	0	4	0	1	3	0	309
2016	1	297	0	9	0	1	5	0	313
2017	0	296	0	7	0	1	5	0	309
2018	0	294	0	10	0	1	5	0	310
2019	1	290	0	8	0	0	1	0	300
2020	0	315	0	10	0	0	1	0	326
2021	0	317	0	11	0	0	1	0	329
2022	0	272	0	10	0	0	1	0	283
2023	0	268	0	15	0	0	1	0	284
2024	1	239	0	10	0	0	0	0	250

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ketcham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	642	38.0	16.8	79.3
1989	632	42.0	15.0	80.5
1990	609	29.0	21.0	28.7
1991	637	29.0	21.9	79.9
1992	610	29.0	21.0	83.6
1993	573	33.0	17.4	71.6
1994	589	25.0	23.6	88.8
1995	595	26.0	22.9	83.5
1996	595	26.0	22.9	83.5
1997	556	25.0	22.2	95
1998	569	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	526	30.0	17.5	n/a
2000	482	34.0	14.2	94.6
2001	460	33.0	13.9	99.1
2002	413	n/a	n/a	83.1
2003	413	n/a	n/a	83.1
2004	413	26.0	15.9	83.8
2005	408	33.0	12.4	84.3
2006	358	33.0	10.8	81.8
2007	340	34.0	10.0	93.5
2008	344	11.0	31.3	81.1
2009	282	n/a	n/a	92.6
2010	259	20.0	12.9	88.8
2011	255	18.0	14.1	90.2
2012	257	19.0	13.5	73.5
2013	260	15.0	17.3	79.2
2014	306	17.7	17.2	99
2015	309	22.0	14.0	100
2016	313	22.0	14.2	100
2017	309	26.5	11.6	n/a
2018	310	22.5	13.7	n/a
2019	300	22.5	13.3	n/a
2020	326	24.5	13.3	n/a
2021	329	27.5	11.9	n/a
2022	283	23.5	12.0	n/a
2023	284	27.0	10.5	n/a
2024	250	23.5	10.6	n/a

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 Ketcham Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	642	38.0	16.8	79.3
1989	632	42.0	15.0	80.5
1990	609	29.0	21.0	28.7
1991	637	29.0	21.9	79.9
1992	610	29.0	21.0	83.6
1993	573	33.0	17.4	71.6
1994	589	25.0	23.6	88.8
1995	595	26.0	22.9	83.5
1996	595	26.0	22.9	83.5
1997	556	25.0	22.2	95
1998	569	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	526	30.0	17.5	n/a
2000	482	34.0	14.2	94.6
2001	460	33.0	13.9	99.1
2002	413	n/a	n/a	83.1
2003	413	n/a	n/a	83.1
2004	413	26.0	15.9	83.8
2005	408	33.0	12.4	84.3
2006	358	33.0	10.8	81.8
2007	340	34.0	10.0	93.5
2008	344	11.0	31.3	81.1
2009	282	n/a	n/a	92.6
2010	259	20.0	12.9	88.8
2011	255	18.0	14.1	90.2
2012	257	19.0	13.5	73.5
2013	260	15.0	17.3	79.2
2014	306	17.7	17.2	99
2015	309	22.0	14.0	100
2016	313	22.0	14.2	100
2017	309	26.5	11.6	n/a
2018	310	22.5	13.7	n/a
2019	300	22.5	13.3	n/a
2020	326	24.5	13.3	n/a
2021	329	27.5	11.9	n/a
2022	283	23.5	12.0	n/a
2023	284	27.0	10.5	n/a
2024	250	23.5	10.6	n/a

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 Ketcham Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,399 (12.9%)	$16,225 (87.1%)	$18,623
2020	$2,440 (12.6%)	$16,986 (87.4%)	$19,426
2021	$3,002 (14.6%)	$17,514 (85.4%)	$20,516
2022	$4,892 (19.2%)	$20,648 (80.8%)	$25,540
2023	$3,885 (13.7%)	$24,486 (86.3%)	$28,371

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ketcham Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 89^th of 128 Elementary schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ketcham Elementary School)	40	5.3	34.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	43.2	37.4	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ketcham Elementary School)	20	10.3	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	35.8	32.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ketcham Elementary School)	40	10.3	29.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	39.7	34.8	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ketcham Elementary School)	16.7	27.6	10.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	41.4	41.3	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ketcham Elementary School)	26.8	10.5	16.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)	33.4	28.8	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ketcham Elementary School)	19.5	31.6	12.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	300	284	5.3%
African American	290	268	7.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	15	87.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Ketcham Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ketcham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1919 15th St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1122	250	24	10.6		1 (0.4%)	239 (95.6%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			16.7							3.8			$28,371	$3,885	$24,486
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	1409 V Street SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3500	423	32	13.2		2 (0.5%)	398 (94.1%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)								(n/a)		19.7						12.7					$24,981	$5,010	$19,971
Savoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Shannon Pl. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-2000	199	27	7.3		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.0%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	5.7			3.1									$30,807	$4,740	$26,068
Lee Montessori PCS - East End	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	2345 R Street SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Lee Montessori PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 996-6700	216	12	18.0		21 (9.7%)	167 (77.3%)	16 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)													$27,301	$762	$26,539
Moten Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1565 Morris Rd. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 698-1111	238	29	8.2		0 (0.0%)	231 (97.1%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	25.5	101^st of 126 public elementary schools	19.8%					(n/a)		7.1	13.8	12.0				14.8	17.2	20.0			$35,060	$4,296	$30,764
Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Minnesota Ave. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6240	436	33	13.1		1 (0.2%)	418 (95.9%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	19.7	118^th of 126 public elementary schools	6.3%		22.2	111^th of 128 public elementary schools	13.3%	7		8.5	16.9	11.3				6.5	6.8	2.0			$26,829	$4,191	$22,638
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-7735	319	21	15.2		1 (0.3%)	310 (97.2%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$24,321	$3,734	$20,587
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 610-5323	458	34	13.3		0 (0.0%)	453 (98.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	108^th of 126 public elementary schools	14.3%		15.1	124^th of 128 public elementary schools	3.1%	16		7.6	15.7					10.5	15.7				$22,701	$3,578	$19,122
Excel Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Av	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 373-0097	339	38	8.9		2 (0.6%)	328 (96.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.7	117^th of 126 public elementary schools	7.1%		20.9	113^th of 128 public elementary schools	11.7%	4		3.6	16.2	16.0	15.6	31.6	29.0		5.4	4.0	2.3	3.2	$29,351	$4,075	$25,276
Cedar Tree Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	701 Howard Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	Cedar Tree Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 610-4193	428	28	15.3		2 (0.5%)	389 (90.9%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)								(n/a)													$22,569	$4,175	$18,394

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