Key El
Arlington, TX · Arlington ISD · Grades PK-6
3,627th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
Key El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Key El 3,627th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Key El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 183 students tested
Key El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 401 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22.3% | 43.1% | ▲ 20.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 33.7% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| White | 38.1% | 14.0% | ▼ 24.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 5.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 2.7% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Key El
Typical home value $345K in zip 76016 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Key El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Short ElArlington ISD · 1 mi away4,103rd of 4,406
ELA 26% · Math 30% - 3Iltexas Arlington ElInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 1.2 mi away · charter3,224th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - –Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas CampusArlington Classics Academy · 1.4 mi away · charter
- 9Arlington Classics Academy -IntermediateArlington Classics Academy · 1.4 mi away · charter642nd of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 61% - 6Wood ElArlington ISD · 1.4 mi away1,860th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 49% - 4Foster ElArlington ISD · 1.5 mi away2,677th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 44% - 6Hill ElArlington ISD · 1.9 mi away2,070th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 41% - 6Newman International Academy of ArlingtonNewman International Academy of Arlington · 2 mi away · charter2,182nd of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Key El in?
Key El is part of the Arlington ISD district in Arlington, Texas.
Is Key El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Key El 3,627th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Key El?
Black 43%, Hispanic 34%, White 14%, Two or more races 6% (401 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Key El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76016 is $345K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.