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Mckee Elementary School

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Mckee Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 263 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
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:

School Overview

Mckee Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

263 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School
2023	281
2022	272
2021	236
2020	332
2019	332
2018	323
2017	323
2016	250
2015	208
2014	231
2013	204
2012	192
2011	218

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School
2023	13
2022	12
2021	13
2020	13
2019	13
2018	13
2017	13
2016	11
2015	11
2014	12
2013	12
2012	11
2011	11

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School Rankings

The of Mckee Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	22:1	14:1	15:1
2022	23:1	14:1	15:1
2021	18:1	14:1	14:1
2020	26:1	14:1	14:1
2019	26:1	14:1	14:1
2018	25:1	14:1	14:1
2017	25:1	14:1	14:1
2016	23:1	14:1	14:1
2015	19:1	14:1	14:1
2014	19:1	14:1	14:1
2013	17:1	14:1	15:1
2012	17:1	14:1	15:1
2011	20:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2020)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2011	2%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	6%	2%	8%
2022	7%	3%	9%
2021	6%	3%	9%
2020	6%	3%	9%
2019	6%	3%	9%
2018	5%	2%	8%
2017	5%	2%	8%
2016	5%	2%	8%
2015	3%	3%	7%
2014	2%	3%	7%
2013	7%	3%	8%
2012	3%	2%	8%
2011	5%	2%	6%

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Hispanic

25%

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	31%	13%	30%
2022	29%	12%	29%
2021	28%	12%	28%
2020	24%	11%	27%
2019	24%	11%	27%
2018	22%	11%	26%
2017	22%	11%	26%
2016	19%	10%	25%
2015	26%	11%	25%
2014	19%	10%	24%
2013	18%	9%	23%
2012	19%	9%	22%
2011	20%	9%	22%

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Black

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	18%	7%	21%
2022	14%	7%	21%
2021	17%	7%	21%
2020	12%	6%	20%
2019	12%	6%	20%
2018	13%	6%	19%
2017	13%	6%	19%
2016	13%	6%	18%
2015	17%	5%	18%
2014	16%	5%	18%
2013	9%	5%	17%
2012	13%	5%	17%
2011	8%	5%	17%

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White

46%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	37%	72%	34%
2022	41%	73%	35%
2021	42%	74%	36%
2020	49%	75%	38%
2019	49%	75%	38%
2018	53%	77%	41%
2017	53%	77%	41%
2016	54%	78%	43%
2015	48%	78%	44%
2014	59%	79%	45%
2013	58%	80%	46%
2012	59%	81%	47%
2011	60%	81%	49%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	8%	5%	7%
2022	9%	5%	6%
2021	7%	4%	6%
2020	8%	4%	6%
2019	8%	4%	6%
2018	7%	4%	6%
2017	7%	4%	6%
2016	9%	4%	6%
2015	5%	3%	6%
2014	3%	3%	6%
2013	8%	3%	6%
2012	4%	3%	6%
2011	5%	2%	6%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.70

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	0.73	0.46	0.75
2022	0.72	0.45	0.75
2021	0.71	0.43	0.74
2020	0.68	0.42	0.74
2019	0.68	0.42	0.74
2018	0.65	0.39	0.72
2017	0.65	0.39	0.72
2016	0.65	0.38	0.72
2015	0.68	0.38	0.71
2014	0.59	0.37	0.71
2013	0.62	0.35	0.70
2012	0.61	0.34	0.70
2011	0.59	0.34	0.68

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

62%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	66%	36%	69%
2022	65%	35%	68%
2021	57%	35%	67%
2020	62%	36%	67%
2019	62%	36%	67%
2018	50%	34%	60%
2017	50%	34%	60%
2016	60%	34%	64%
2015	76%	34%	62%
2014	61%	34%	65%
2013	70%	34%	67%
2012	63%	33%	63%
2011	51%	31%	58%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Mckee Elementary School	Iowa	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
2023	10%	6%	8%
2022	11%	5%	9%
2021	16%	6%	10%
2020	13%	7%	10%
2019	13%	7%	10%
2016	1%	7%	10%
2015	9%	7%	9%
2014	2%	7%	5%
2013	4%	7%	5%
2012	5%	7%	8%
2011	5%	8%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?

263 students attend Mckee Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Mckee Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckee Elementary School?

Mckee Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).

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 (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 263 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education