Enrollment
235
Elementary
DISTRICT 347 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897002108
McKee Elementary School
2115 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · (515) 323-8628 · Polk County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL235 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
155 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 235 | 100% |
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like McKee Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKee Elementary School this school | 235 | 66.0% | N/A |
| Wright Elementary School Cedar Rapids | 282 | 68.8% | 58.9% |
| James Elementary School Ottumwa | 249 | 68.3% | 41.5% |
| Windsor Elementary Des Moines | 254 | 57.5% | 56.8% |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary School Des Moines | 241 | 68.9% | 61.2% |
| Mitchell Elementary School Ames | 314 | 55.7% | 72.5% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McKee Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 235 | #504 of 705 | #84 of 89 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.6:1 | #555 of 561 | #85 of 86 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.8% | #39 of 561 | #18 of 86 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.0% | #94 of 666 | #36 of 89 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -27.9% | #40 of 359 | #4 of 64 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
235
-1 (0%) vs 2020
+8% since 2010-11, when it was 218
Student : Teacher
19.6:1
was 19.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 235 | 12 | 19.6:1 | 66% (155) |
| 2023-24 | 263 | 13 | 20.2:1 | 71% (188) |
| 2022-23 | 281 | 12.6 | 22.3:1 | 76% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 236 | 12 | 19.7:1 | 73% (172) |
| 2017-18 | 326 | 12.7 | 25.7:1 | 74% (242) |
| 2015-16 | 250 | 11 | 22.7:1 | 61% (153) |
| 2010-11 | 218 | 11 | 19.8:1 | 56% (122) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McKee Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 28% (326 to 235); teachers down 6% (12.7 to 12).
About McKee Elementary School
McKee Elementary School is a small elementary school with its address in Des Moines, Iowa. It reported 235 students in pre-K in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 325 students for elementary schools in Iowa.
Enrollment across the 59 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District totals 29,676 students.
At McKee Elementary School, White students make up the biggest share, 43%. Smaller groups are 24% Hispanic, 20% Black, 8% multiracial, and 4% Asian. County-wide, 76% of Polk County residents are White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 71%.
Teacher count: 12 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 19.6:1. Compared with the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa, this school's ratio is higher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 66%. The average for public schools in Polk County is 49%.
Polk County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $83,576, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Polk County's 137 public schools enroll about 77,436 students and include McKee Elementary School.
Measured in a straight line, Hoyt Middle School is about 0.5 miles from McKee Elementary School. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The NCES locale for McKee Elementary School is City: Mid-size, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 236 to 235.
People who know McKee Elementary School can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
503,175
Census ACS
Median income
$83,576
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
137
77,436 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District
- Lincoln High SchoolHigh · 2,364 students
- Roosevelt High SchoolHigh · 2,051 students
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,952 students
- North High SchoolHigh · 1,428 students
- Hoover High SchoolHigh · 898 students
- Weeks Middle SchoolMiddle · 688 students
Other schools in Des Moines
- Lincoln High SchoolHigh · 2,364 students
- Roosevelt High SchoolHigh · 2,051 students
- East High SchoolHigh · 1,952 students
- North High SchoolHigh · 1,428 students
- Hoover High SchoolHigh · 898 students
- Weeks Middle SchoolMiddle · 688 students
Other McKee Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named McKee Elementary. McKee Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- McKee Elementary SchoolOakdale, PA · 521 students
- McKee Elementary SchoolMcKee, KY · 391 students
Nearby schools
- Hoyt Middle School0.5 mi · 455
- Brubaker Elementary School0.6 mi · 622
- Stowe Elementary School0.8 mi · 297
- Goodrell Middle School1.4 mi · 511
- Phillips Elementary1.7 mi · 263
- Garton Elementary1.9 mi · 535
Frequently asked questions
About McKee Elementary SchoolHow many students attend McKee Elementary School?
McKee Elementary School enrolls approximately 235 students in grades PK-PK.
Is McKee Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
McKee Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at McKee Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at McKee Elementary School is approximately 19.6:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is McKee Elementary School?
McKee Elementary School reports a student body of 43% White, 24% Hispanic, 20% Black, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is McKee Elementary School public or private?
McKee Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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