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Ketcham Elementary School

DCPS School

Grades Served
in 2021-22 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2021-22 All

Address 1919 15th St. SE Phone 202-698-1122 Who can I talk to about special education services? Christina Hanson
202-698-1122
[email protected]

School Hours 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Extended Hours After care available

3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m._{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

3

About this school

At John H. Ketcham Elementary School we are proud of our rich history and our location in Historic Anacostia. Our dedicated community partners, staff, and parents work with our scholars to enrich their lives by promoting academic and social growth. Our motto at Ketcham Elementary School is "Our Students. Our Future. Our Responsibility."

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Interscholastic Sports

Additional Enrichment Offered

City Year, Literacy Lab, Drumline, Embassy Adoption, Young Playwrights' Theater, Girls on the Run

Points of Pride

• Ketcham ES is a two-year recipient of the Empower K12 Bold Performance Award for exceeding expectations on PARCC performance.
• Ketcham ES has an outdoor learning classroom and school garden.
• Ketcham ES students engage in quarterly service projects to help homeless residents of DC and support a monthly food pantry for Anacostia families.

2018-19 PARCC Scores

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

Did not yet meet expectations
Partially met expectations
Approached expectations
Met expectations
Exceeded expectations

Total 2019-20 Enrollment 326 Student Demographics

97% Black/African-American

3% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
In-boundary w/Sibling Attending
In-boundary w/Sibling Offered
In-boundary
Sibling Attending
Sibling Offered
Proximity
Additional Resources

School Report Card

DCPS Profiles

Historical Waitlist Information

2020-2021 LOTTERY

PK3

36

1

PK4

8

7

6

K

5

2

1

0

3

0

2

0

2

0

3

0

2

0

4

0

1

0

5

0

2

0

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].}

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