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Francis Scott Key Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Washington, District of Columbia that is part of DC Public Schools.
It serves 347 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.4:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades Pre-K - 5
347 Students
28 Teachers
5001 Dana Pl NWContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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Francis Scott Key Elementary School
$4,155
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
43
donors
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Francis Scott Key Elementary School has received support from
22 individuals from District of Columbia and
21 individuals out-of-state.
