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McKee Elementary School

PublicPrekindergartenGrades PK

2115 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 · (515) 323-8628 · Part of Des Moines Independent Community School District

Des Moines’ School Grade D− better than 2% of Iowa school districts

Directions
Students
235
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
66%
Setting
City
Grades
PK
The gist

What stands out about McKee Elementary School

  • Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
  • No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)

Location

Directions ↗

2115 E 39th St, Des Moines

Students

Enrollment by grade
Pre-K235
Enrollment over time
236’20
272’21
281’22
263’23
235’24

About steady since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 43%Hispanic 24%Black 20%Two or more races 8%Asian 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about McKee Elementary School from Des Moines families.

Other schools in Des Moines Independent Community School District

The district →
Garton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Des Moines
D−
535 students15:1
Capitol View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Des Moines
D−
533 students13:1
Jackson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Des Moines
D
490 students15:1
Moulton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Des Moines
D−
465 students14:1
Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Des Moines
D−
436 students14:1
Cowles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Des Moines
A
392 students17:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.