Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James A. Mckee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Mckee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James A. Mckee Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James A. Mckee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Mckee Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2079 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Mckee Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Mckee Elementary School is ranked #2079 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend James A. Mckee Elementary School?
487 students attend James A. Mckee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of James A. Mckee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Mckee Elementary School?
James A. Mckee Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James A. Mckee Elementary School offer ?
James A. Mckee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James A. Mckee Elementary School part of?
James A. Mckee Elementary School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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