McKinley Elementary - 06

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McKinley Elementary - 06 is a public elementary school located in Watertown, South Dakota, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 234 students. The school is part of the Watertown School District 14-4, which is ranked 56 out of 126 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKinley Elementary - 06 has shown fluctuating performance on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 41.03% to 56.25% in English Language Arts and 44.87% to 70% in Mathematics across all grades. Compared to the Watertown School District and the state of South Dakota, the school has generally performed below the district and state averages in both subjects. However, the school has shown some strengths, with 4th-grade students outperforming the district and state in both subjects in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 13.3% to 15.5% over the past few years, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.56% to 66.67% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Jefferson Elementary - 09 and Lincoln Elementary - 05 have shown varying levels of performance, with Lincoln Elementary - 05 consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and outperforming McKinley Elementary - 06 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Mellette Elementary - 07 and Roosevelt Elementary - 08 have generally performed below McKinley Elementary - 06 and the district/state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5 12th St SW
       Watertown, SD  57201


(605) 882-6350

District: Watertown School District 14-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,024 Help


Students who attend McKinley Elementary - 06 usually attend:

Middle:    Watertown Intermediate School - 13
    Watertown Middle School - 02
High:    Watertown High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
14.1%
American Indian:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKinley Elementary - 06 ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in South Dakota. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Watertown School District 14-4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details McKinley Elementary - 06 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Watertown School District 14-4.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Elementary - 06 is $12,024, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Watertown School District 14-4.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKinley Elementary - 06:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley Elementary - 06 117th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See McKinley Elementary - 06 in the ranking list.)

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Watertown School District 14-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Watertown School District 14-4 56th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKinley Elementary - 06

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Rank History for all students at McKinley Elementary - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.52 62nd 187 66.8%
2004 75.23 23rd 189 87.8%
2005 72.30 32nd 194 83.5%
2006 55.09 118th 197 40.1%
2007 52.84 125th 194 35.6%
2008 60.32 93rd 194 52.1%
2009 51.94 120th 196 38.8%
2010 57.26 106th 206 48.5%
2011 61.28 90th 205 56.1%
2012 56.65 116th 214 45.8%
2013 45.64 141st 201 29.9%
2015 40.25 147th 209 29.7%
2016 59.02 91st 206 55.8%
2017 57.71 94th 207 54.6%
2018 45.36 122nd 204 40.2%
2019 50.55 104th 206 49.5%
2021 36.00 138th 202 31.7%
2022 57.78 82nd 202 59.4%
2023 74.88 38th 204 81.4%
2024 48.28 117th 201 41.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKinley Elementary - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.90 16th 62 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKinley Elementary - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.41 28th 121 76.9%
2019 70.39 23rd 121 81.0%
2021 36.07 73rd 106 31.1%
2022 78.79 12th 80 85.0%
2023 81.56 15th 112 86.6%
2024 68.45 24th 110 78.2%
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Rank History for Female students at McKinley Elementary - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 108th 163 33.7%
2019 45.46 91st 155 41.3%
2021 23.58 123rd 151 18.5%
2022 64.11 48th 150 68.0%
2023 75.72 32nd 154 79.2%
2024 54.25 80th 165 51.5%
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Rank History for Male students at McKinley Elementary - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.43 90th 170 47.1%
2019 56.97 64th 160 60.0%
2021 55.83 71st 157 54.8%
2022 51.30 78th 154 49.4%
2023 68.30 51st 166 69.3%
2024 39.63 103rd 161 36.0%
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Rank History for White students at McKinley Elementary - 06

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 141st 186 24.2%
2019 41.54 125th 191 34.6%
2021 44.30 111th 185 40.0%
2022 62.42 60th 184 67.4%
2023 78.26 29th 185 84.3%
2024 52.52 90th 184 51.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McKinley Elementary - 06

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 350 350
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 348 348
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 338 338
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 338 338
1993 318 1 5 0 15 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 327 0 4 2 13 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 312 0 4 3 7 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 312 0 4 3 7 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 320 2 2 2 11 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 277 1 2 2 11 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 283 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 278 1 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 295 0 0 1 16 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 302 0 1 1 18 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 302 0 1 1 18 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 278 1 0 6 15 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 278 0 0 14 13 n/a n/a 0 305
2006 295 0 0 8 18 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 271 1 1 14 15 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 259 4 1 14 24 n/a n/a 0 302
2009 296 4 2 14 28 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 290 3 1 16 25 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 284 4 0 14 30 0 3 0 335
2012 291 3 0 10 31 0 6 0 341
2013 308 4 0 15 32 0 8 0 367
2014 290 3 0 17 34 0 16 0 360
2015 291 3 0 24 33 0 21 0 372
2016 289 4 0 16 36 1 30 0 376
2017 190 0 0 18 26 1 19 0 254
2018 191 0 0 18 22 0 18 0 249
2019 181 2 3 24 17 0 22 0 249
2020 178 1 2 26 20 0 20 0 247
2021 169 0 0 23 29 0 25 0 246
2022 149 1 0 33 31 0 25 0 239
2023 154 1 0 33 24 0 22 0 234

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 McKinley Elementary - 06

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 350 17.4 20.1 n/a
1990 348 15.0 23.2 n/a
1991 338 15.6 21.6 n/a
1992 338 15.6 21.6 n/a
1993 339 15.6 21.7 n/a
1994 346 15.5 22.3 n/a
1995 326 16.7 19.5 n/a
1996 326 16.7 19.5 n/a
1997 337 16.8 20.1 30.3
1998 293 14.5 20.2 24.6
1999 285 49.6 5.7 44.2
2000 289 20.3 14.2 47.1
2001 312 19.3 16.2 48.7
2002 322 20.0 16.1 52.8
2003 322 20.0 16.1 52.8
2004 300 19.0 15.8 40
2005 305 21.0 14.5 14.4
2006 321 19.0 16.9 53.6
2007 302 20.0 15.1 46.4
2008 302 20.0 15.1 57.6
2009 344 20.6 16.7 58.1
2010 335 21.6 15.4 65.7
2011 335 21.6 15.4 59.7
2012 341 21.6 15.7 60.4
2013 367 22.7 16.1 61.3
2014 360 22.7 15.8 64.7
2015 372 22.0 16.9 63.4
2016 376 23.0 16.3 69.9
2017 254 16.0 15.8 70.1
2018 249 16.4 15.1 73.9
2019 249 18.2 13.6 66.7
2020 247 19.4 12.6 69.2
2021 246 19.2 12.7 66.7
2022 239 19.6 12.1 56.1
2023 234 18.5 12.5 52.6

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 McKinley Elementary - 06

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 350 17.4 20.1 n/a
1990 348 15.0 23.2 n/a
1991 338 15.6 21.6 n/a
1992 338 15.6 21.6 n/a
1993 339 15.6 21.7 n/a
1994 346 15.5 22.3 n/a
1995 326 16.7 19.5 n/a
1996 326 16.7 19.5 n/a
1997 337 16.8 20.1 30.3
1998 293 14.5 20.2 24.6
1999 285 49.6 5.7 44.2
2000 289 20.3 14.2 47.1
2001 312 19.3 16.2 48.7
2002 322 20.0 16.1 52.8
2003 322 20.0 16.1 52.8
2004 300 19.0 15.8 40
2005 305 21.0 14.5 14.4
2006 321 19.0 16.9 53.6
2007 302 20.0 15.1 46.4
2008 302 20.0 15.1 57.6
2009 344 20.6 16.7 58.1
2010 335 21.6 15.4 65.7
2011 335 21.6 15.4 59.7
2012 341 21.6 15.7 60.4
2013 367 22.7 16.1 61.3
2014 360 22.7 15.8 64.7
2015 372 22.0 16.9 63.4
2016 376 23.0 16.3 69.9
2017 254 16.0 15.8 70.1
2018 249 16.4 15.1 73.9
2019 249 18.2 13.6 66.7
2020 247 19.4 12.6 69.2
2021 246 19.2 12.7 66.7
2022 239 19.6 12.1 56.1
2023 234 18.5 12.5 52.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley Elementary - 06

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,482 (13.9%) $9,206 (86.1%) $10,687
2021 $1,163 (11.5%) $8,973 (88.5%) $10,136
2022 $1,318 (12.1%) $9,568 (87.9%) $10,886
2023 $1,517 (12.6%) $10,507 (87.4%) $12,024

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley Elementary - 06

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 38th of 204 Elementary schools
 31.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary - 06)5057.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watertown School District 14-4)57.957.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary - 06)5075
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Watertown School District 14-4)65.666.7
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary - 06)58.155
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Watertown School District 14-4)59.250.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary - 06)53.565
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Watertown School District 14-4)58.561.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary - 06)54.256.3
 2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Watertown School District 14-4)63.957.6
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (McKinley Elementary - 06)51.870
 18.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Watertown School District 14-4)54.849.5
 5.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students249234
 6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian1724
 41.2%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic2433
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White181154
 14.9%
Two or More Races2222
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%52.6%
 14.1%


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Students at McKinley Elementary - 06 are 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 9% Two or more races.

McKinley Elementary - 06 ranks 117th of 201 South Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended McKinley Elementary - 06.


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

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