James A. McKee Elementary

488 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

James A. McKee Elementary School is located in the suburban community of Elk Grove, California, and is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, functioning as a neighborhood-focused campus dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive educational environment.

As an established school in the region, James A. McKee emphasizes a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards while promoting social-emotional learning. The campus is known for its active school community, often engaging families through local school events and volunteer opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and a positive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

488

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A. McKee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	224
Black	34
Asian	69
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
224 (45.9 %)
White
107 (21.9 %)
Asian
69 (14.1 %)
Two or More
40 (8.2 %)
Black
34 (7.0 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)686-3715
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James A. McKee Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James A. McKee Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	49.6%
Male	246	50.4%

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