McKee Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

281 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

McKee Elementary School, located in the east side of Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards, McKee Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, McKee Elementary plays an active role in its surrounding community by promoting collaboration between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders. The school environment is designed to be supportive and engaging, often utilizing various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives to build character and school spirit. As part of the larger Des Moines educational system, McKee focuses on equity and accessibility, ensuring that all students—regardless of background—have access to the resources and personalized support needed to reach their full potential.

281

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	87
Black	49
Asian	18
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
105 (37.4 %)
Hispanic
87 (31.0 %)
Black
49 (17.4 %)
Two or More
21 (7.5 %)
Asian
18 (6.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)323-8628
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 281