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Mckee Elementary School

2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Mckee Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Mckee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mckee Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
281 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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The diversity score of Mckee Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
31%
13%
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Black
18%
7%
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White
37%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
281 students attend Mckee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mckee Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckee Elementary School?
Mckee Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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