McKee Elementary School

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKee Elementary School, located at 1005 Hwy. 89 N in McKee, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Jackson County Public School District. As a primary educational institution in the region, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to transition successfully into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of McKee, reflecting the values and spirit of Jackson County. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the local community, McKee Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity, character growth, and a commitment to academic achievement.

388

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
372 (95.9 %)
Two or More
10 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Jackson County
Phone:	(606)287-7157
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 41