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Mckee Elementary School

2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
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

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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score 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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
25%
13%
Black
15%
7%
White
46%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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

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