Mckee Elementary School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckee Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckee Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
14%
7%
White
41%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mckee Elementary School often compared to?
Mckee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Early Childhood Center, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mckee Elementary School?
272 students attend Mckee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mckee Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckee Elementary School?
Mckee Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mckee Elementary School offer ?
Mckee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mckee Elementary School part of?
Mckee Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckee Elementary School located?
Mckee Elementary School is located in the Grays Woods neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Grays Woods.
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