McKenna Elementary

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKenna Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of McKenna, Washington. Part of the Yelm Community Schools district, the school serves students in the surrounding area, providing a foundation for early education within a tight-knit, semi-rural setting. Its location along State Route 507 places it as a central hub for families residing between the larger suburban areas of Yelm and the nearby town of Roy.

The school is characterized by its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. As a community-oriented institution, McKenna Elementary emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and consistent engagement with local families. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, it aims to provide personalized attention and a sense of belonging for students as they transition through their primary education years.

370

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKenna Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	68
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	5

White
250 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (18.4 %)
Two or More
36 (9.7 %)
Black
8 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Yelm School District
Phone:	(360)458-2400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 69

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 57