MCKENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
McKenny Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Olympia School District school district, located in OLYMPIA, WA with about 376 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, McKenny Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
McKenny Elementary School, located in the Tumwater School District in Olympia, Washington, serves students in grades K–5. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to "learning for all," McKenny integrates a standard core curriculum with various enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
The school is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible campus for its local neighborhood families. Parents and community members are highly encouraged to participate in school life, often through an active PTA that supports various extracurricular activities, school events, and classroom resources. By prioritizing strong communication between staff, students, and families, McKenny Elementary strives to maintain a collaborative culture where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact McKenny Elementary at (360) 596-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OLYMPIA, WA 98501-5934
(360) 596-8400
MCKENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OLYMPIA, WA with about 376 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Olympia School District
- Total Students:
- 376
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 376 students
- White
- 62.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 13.0%
- Asian
- 6.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.