McKee Elementary School

Summary:

McKee Elementary School is a public elementary school located in McKee, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 388 students. The school is part of the Jackson County School District, which is ranked 34 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

McKee Elementary School has a strong performance history, ranking consistently among the top elementary schools in Kentucky. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 31st out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high ranking has been maintained over the past several years, with the school ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in the state since the 2017-2018 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, Science, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics were significantly higher than the Jackson County and state averages. For example, in 3rd grade Mathematics, McKee Elementary School had a proficiency rate of 86%, compared to 53% for Jackson County and 43% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Tyner Elementary School and Sand Gap Elementary School, both also part of the Jackson County School District, McKee Elementary School significantly outperforms its peers. The school's exceptional performance is further highlighted when compared to schools in other districts, such as West Irvine Elementary, Owsley County Elementary School, and Lee County Elementary School, which have significantly lower rankings and proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1005 Hwy. 89 N
       Mc Kee, KY  40447


(606) 287-7157

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Compare Details McKee Elementary School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.54. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKee Elementary School 31st of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See McKee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 34th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McKee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.55 224th 638 64.9%
2008 48.72 360th 651 44.7%
2009 56.50 295th 658 55.2%
2010 37.51 487th 683 28.7%
2011 25.55 567th 688 17.6%
2012 38.43 471st 713 33.9%
2013 35.28 522nd 719 27.4%
2014 32.10 534th 705 24.3%
2015 30.99 533rd 698 23.6%
2016 57.38 282nd 690 59.1%
2017 56.89 286th 694 58.8%
2018 78.05 104th 691 84.9%
2019 82.63 64th 700 90.9%
2021 78.42 58th 517 88.8%
2022 85.69 50th 684 92.7%
2023 86.31 58th 687 91.6%
2024 90.54 31st 685 95.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.49 31st 661 95.3%
2023 71.34 48th 257 81.3%
2024 75.67 46th 279 83.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.50 25th 631 96.0%
2019 85.43 36th 664 94.6%
2021 81.20 25th 275 90.9%
2022 91.68 16th 667 97.6%
2023 90.89 23rd 670 96.6%
2024 95.70 6th 665 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at McKee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.75 142nd 663 78.6%
2019 86.63 28th 671 95.8%
2022 84.58 42nd 641 93.4%
2023 77.67 80th 639 87.5%
2024 88.90 28th 644 95.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McKee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.37 101st 445 77.3%
2019 76.50 77th 474 83.8%
2022 80.59 26th 206 87.4%
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Rank History for Male students at McKee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.21 66th 665 90.1%
2019 71.64 147th 676 78.3%
2022 80.23 67th 657 89.8%
2023 81.39 67th 652 89.7%
2024 87.43 45th 652 93.1%
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Rank History for White students at McKee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.11 75th 593 87.4%
2019 76.00 103rd 592 82.6%
2022 82.11 63rd 656 90.4%
2023 82.59 75th 658 88.6%
2024 86.25 47th 659 92.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for McKee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 593 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1989 591 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1990 613 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1991 377 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 402 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 29 431
1993 393 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 396 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1995 390 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1996 390 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1997 396 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 388 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 374 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 369 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 362 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 328 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 328 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 321 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 318 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 325 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 356 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 416 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 388 0 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 395
2010 418 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 1 423
2011 399 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 402
2012 415 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 421
2013 412 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 418
2014 420 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 426
2015 406 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 411
2016 380 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 388
2017 365 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 370
2018 354 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 366
2019 345 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 354
2020 353 1 0 5 0 0 11 0 370
2021 340 1 0 4 0 0 11 0 356
2022 363 0 0 7 0 0 11 0 381
2023 372 1 0 5 0 0 10 0 388

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 33.9 17.4 n/a
1989 591 36.1 16.3 n/a
1990 613 35.6 17.2 n/a
1991 377 26.9 14.0 n/a
1992 431 28.0 15.3 n/a
1993 395 27.1 14.6 n/a
1994 397 29.2 13.6 n/a
1995 393 31.0 12.7 n/a
1996 393 31.0 12.7 n/a
1997 397 32.0 12.4 79.3
1998 388 34.4 11.3 82.2
1999 375 23.8 15.8 92.3
2000 370 22.9 16.2 95.7
2001 365 22.9 15.9 91
2002 333 26.1 12.8 99.1
2003 333 26.1 12.8 99.1
2004 323 26.1 12.4 n/a
2005 319 26.4 12.1 n/a
2006 326 26.5 12.3 84.4
2007 356 28.0 12.7 98
2008 417 27.8 15.0 81.5
2009 395 27.8 14.2 85.6
2010 423 29.0 14.5 63.3
2011 402 28.5 14.0 78.6
2012 421 25.0 16.8 77.7
2013 418 27.0 15.4 65.3
2014 426 25.8 16.4 61
2015 411 28.0 14.6 73.2
2016 388 26.0 14.9 74.2
2017 370 26.8 13.7 77.8
2018 366 28.0 13.0 80.1
2019 354 27.0 13.1 79.9
2020 370 28.0 13.2 72.2
2021 356 28.0 12.7 9.6
2022 381 28.0 13.6 77.2
2023 388 28.0 13.8 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McKee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 593 33.9 17.4 n/a
1989 591 36.1 16.3 n/a
1990 613 35.6 17.2 n/a
1991 377 26.9 14.0 n/a
1992 431 28.0 15.3 n/a
1993 395 27.1 14.6 n/a
1994 397 29.2 13.6 n/a
1995 393 31.0 12.7 n/a
1996 393 31.0 12.7 n/a
1997 397 32.0 12.4 79.3
1998 388 34.4 11.3 82.2
1999 375 23.8 15.8 92.3
2000 370 22.9 16.2 95.7
2001 365 22.9 15.9 91
2002 333 26.1 12.8 99.1
2003 333 26.1 12.8 99.1
2004 323 26.1 12.4 n/a
2005 319 26.4 12.1 n/a
2006 326 26.5 12.3 84.4
2007 356 28.0 12.7 98
2008 417 27.8 15.0 81.5
2009 395 27.8 14.2 85.6
2010 423 29.0 14.5 63.3
2011 402 28.5 14.0 78.6
2012 421 25.0 16.8 77.7
2013 418 27.0 15.4 65.3
2014 426 25.8 16.4 61
2015 411 28.0 14.6 73.2
2016 388 26.0 14.9 74.2
2017 370 26.8 13.7 77.8
2018 366 28.0 13.0 80.1
2019 354 27.0 13.1 79.9
2020 370 28.0 13.2 72.2
2021 356 28.0 12.7 9.6
2022 381 28.0 13.6 77.2
2023 388 28.0 13.8 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McKee Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,503 (9.3%) $270 (1.7%) $1,020 (6.3%) $11,008 (68.4%) $1,855 (11.5%) $13,615 (84.6%) $16,093
2019 $1,313 (8.7%) $481 (3.2%) $1,277 (8.5%) $9,841 (65.2%) $2,017 (13.4%) $13,814 (91.5%) $15,093
2020 $1,215 (8.5%) $205 (1.4%) $1,420 (9.9%) $9,551 (66.6%) $1,609 (11.2%) $11,216 (78.2%) $14,344
2021 $1,357 (9.1%) $920 (6.1%) $2,277 (15.2%) $11,564 (77.2%) $1,276 (8.5%) $11,495 (76.7%) $14,982
2022 $1,684 (10.6%) $1,265 (7.9%) $2,950 (18.5%) $9,778 (61.3%) $1,860 (11.7%) $11,638 (72.9%) $15,959

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 58th of 687 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354388
 9.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White345372
 7.8%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%74.2%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McKee Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended McKee Elementary School.

Students at McKee Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Yes! McKee Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 31st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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