James A. Mckee Elementary School
Tel:
(916) 686-3715
James A. Mckee Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
James A. Mckee Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
James A. Mckee Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
James A. Mckee Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
James A. Mckee Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James A. Mckee Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1937 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 29% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elk Grove Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James A. Mckee Elementary School is Jessie Baker (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ellen Feickert Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk Grove Ellen Feickert Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 643 students
0.6 miles
9351 Feickert Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7716 0.6 K-6 643 - Carmichael California Montessori Project - Elk Grove Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 456 students
0.7 miles
8828 Elk Grove Blvd. Ste. 4
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 714-9699 0.7 K-8 456 - Elk Grove Joseph Kerr Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 906 students
0.8 miles
8865 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7728 0.8 7-8 906 - Elk Grove Elk Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 854 students
0.9 miles
9373 Crowell Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-3766 0.9 K-6 854 - Elk Grove Jessie Baker Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 164 students
0.9 miles
8850 S.side Ave.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 686-7703 0.9 K-12 164
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