McKinley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA

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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Des Moines Independent

McKinley Elementary School is located in Des Moines, IA and is one of 39 elementary schools in Des Moines Independent School District. It is a public school that serves 347 students in grades PK-5. more

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1610 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

(515) 242-8423

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St Anthony Elementary School 0.6 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 347

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, McKinley Elementary School had 89% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Iowa had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

41%

White

35%

Black

13%

Asian/Pacific Islander

10%

Two or More Races

2%

Des Moines Independent District Spending

$10,339Per Pupil

The Des Moines Independent spends $10,339 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 31% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Des Moines Independent District

12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, McKinley Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Iowa average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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