Mckenna Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mckenna Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckenna Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
366 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mckenna Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mckenna Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
9%

Hispanic
17%
25%

Black
1%
5%

White
70%
50%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
11%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckenna Elementary School's ranking?
Mckenna Elementary School is ranked #705 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Mckenna Elementary School?
366 students attend Mckenna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mckenna Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckenna Elementary School?
Mckenna Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mckenna Elementary School offer ?
Mckenna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mckenna Elementary School part of?
Mckenna Elementary School is part of Yelm School District.
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