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McKenna Elementary

Summary:

McKenna Elementary is a public elementary school in McKenna, Washington, serving 370 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Yelm School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in math and science.

McKenna Elementary's student performance is impressive, with 52% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 49.5% in math, and 54.24% in science - all exceeding the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, including Hispanic, multi-racial, and economically disadvantaged students, also perform at high levels compared to their peers. In fact, McKenna's Hispanic students ranked 25th out of 694 elementary schools in Washington. This success is likely due to the school's low student-to-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending over time.

When compared to nearby schools, Lackamas Elementary lags behind McKenna in both academic achievement and overall school ranking, despite being the closest school. McKenna also outperforms some schools outside the Yelm School District, such as Weyerhaeuser Elementary and Rainier Elementary. This consistent performance improvement and strong support for diverse learners make McKenna Elementary a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 35120 Sr 507 SE
       McKenna, WA  98558

(360) 458-2400

District: Yelm School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
516th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,569 Help


Students who attend McKenna Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Yelm Middle School
High:    Yelm High School 12

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKenna Elementary ranks better than 55.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Yelm School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKenna Elementary is 14.8, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Yelm School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKenna Elementary is $16,569. 4 elementary schools in the Yelm School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKenna Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McKenna Elementary 516th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See McKenna Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Yelm School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yelm School District 125th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McKenna Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.89 579th 1026 43.6%
2005 51.98 506th 1031 50.9%
2006 66.61 310th 1051 70.5%
2007 69.45 289th 1069 73.0%
2008 67.34 328th 1067 69.3%
2009 65.98 352nd 1072 67.2%
2010 75.28 214th 1088 80.3%
2011 72.13 260th 1092 76.2%
2012 68.93 322nd 1097 70.6%
2013 70.78 294th 1106 73.4%
2015 42.82 627th 1067 41.2%
2016 57.77 441st 1053 58.1%
2017 42.19 625th 1056 40.8%
2018 48.86 541st 1054 48.7%
2019 62.56 413th 1130 63.5%
2021 44.80 565th 1107 49.0%
2022 60.15 423rd 1169 63.8%
2023 70.93 316th 1169 73.0%
2024 53.08 516th 1168 55.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.27 28th 252 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.57 187th 478 60.9%
2024 64.95 86th 339 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.03 351st 835 58.0%
2019 66.69 261st 979 73.3%
2021 72.80 141st 854 83.5%
2022 72.59 176th 1019 82.7%
2023 87.03 52nd 1013 94.9%
2024 70.36 236th 1024 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.42 476th 1004 52.6%
2019 62.98 394th 1068 63.1%
2021 41.33 556th 1008 44.8%
2022 59.69 411th 1100 62.6%
2023 74.79 248th 1094 77.3%
2024 56.66 439th 1093 59.8%
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Rank History for Male students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 550th 999 44.9%
2019 60.51 417th 1075 61.2%
2021 45.27 526th 1025 48.7%
2022 56.45 441st 1113 60.4%
2023 64.30 360th 1099 67.2%
2024 48.67 538th 1099 51.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.34 249th 697 64.3%
2022 91.89 25th 694 96.4%
2024 51.70 309th 651 52.5%
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Rank History for White students at McKenna Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.32 590th 833 29.2%
2019 52.45 510th 1027 50.3%
2021 19.00 809th 943 14.2%
2022 45.96 554th 1031 46.3%
2023 62.83 369th 1011 63.5%
2024 47.60 529th 1009 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Open Quote I really appreciate all the staff does for the students at McKenna Elementary. Very highly recommended to anyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McKenna Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 3 3 8 8 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 432 7 12 8 14 n/a n/a 0 473
1990 462 8 18 8 14 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 381 5 8 3 12 n/a n/a 0 409
1992 367 5 9 9 11 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 363 4 12 12 9 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 311 5 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 325 3 6 7 4 n/a n/a 0 345
1996 325 3 6 7 4 n/a n/a 0 345
1997 336 4 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 356
1998 341 5 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 310 6 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 336
2000 309 3 7 8 11 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 307 5 8 8 8 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 313 6 6 22 13 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 313 6 6 22 13 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 274 5 9 21 8 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 261 5 8 22 9 n/a n/a 0 305
2006 301 4 5 20 7 n/a n/a 2 339
2007 416 5 14 27 10 n/a n/a 11 483
2008 416 7 11 27 12 n/a n/a 20 493
2009 412 6 16 29 14 n/a n/a 27 504
2010 402 6 14 28 16 n/a n/a 25 491
2011 401 3 2 33 4 3 28 0 474
2012 397 1 2 57 4 7 35 0 503
2013 392 0 3 54 1 3 36 0 489
2014 385 1 5 69 0 4 36 0 500
2015 372 0 3 60 2 1 37 0 475
2016 369 1 2 57 1 1 50 0 481
2017 359 0 4 65 5 4 57 0 494
2018 300 1 2 65 4 2 48 0 422
2019 307 0 5 62 4 3 50 0 431
2020 304 0 3 59 4 4 49 0 423
2021 261 0 2 48 5 2 41 0 359
2022 255 3 1 61 2 3 41 0 366
2023 250 8 3 68 0 5 36 0 370

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 McKenna Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 22.0 19.3 0
1989 473 23.0 20.5 n/a
1990 510 23.3 21.8 0
1991 409 21.5 19.0 n/a
1992 401 22.0 18.2 n/a
1993 400 22.0 18.2 n/a
1994 338 18.3 18.5 n/a
1995 345 17.9 19.3 n/a
1996 345 17.9 19.3 n/a
1997 356 18.7 19.0 n/a
1998 365 20.2 18.1 n/a
1999 336 17.7 19.0 n/a
2000 338 18.7 18.1 n/a
2001 336 18.2 18.5 n/a
2002 360 20.0 18.0 40.3
2003 360 20.0 18.0 40.3
2004 317 17.0 18.6 35
2005 305 17.3 17.6 14.4
2006 339 16.9 20.1 34.4
2007 483 24.9 19.4 39.8
2008 493 25.4 19.4 41.4
2009 504 25.4 19.8 38.8
2010 491 24.1 20.3 42.9
2011 474 24.2 19.5 43.9
2012 503 25.8 19.4 52.1
2013 489 25.4 19.2 47.2
2014 500 n/a n/a 46.2
2015 475 29.0 16.3 46.7
2016 481 27.0 17.8 46.8
2017 494 26.6 18.5 49.8
2018 422 23.6 17.8 49.5
2019 431 25.6 16.7 42.2
2020 423 25.7 16.4 49.4
2021 359 22.9 15.6 48.7
2022 366 24.7 14.7 50
2023 370 24.9 14.8 61.9

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 McKenna Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 22.0 19.3 0
1989 473 23.0 20.5 n/a
1990 510 23.3 21.8 0
1991 409 21.5 19.0 n/a
1992 401 22.0 18.2 n/a
1993 400 22.0 18.2 n/a
1994 338 18.3 18.5 n/a
1995 345 17.9 19.3 n/a
1996 345 17.9 19.3 n/a
1997 356 18.7 19.0 n/a
1998 365 20.2 18.1 n/a
1999 336 17.7 19.0 n/a
2000 338 18.7 18.1 n/a
2001 336 18.2 18.5 n/a
2002 360 20.0 18.0 40.3
2003 360 20.0 18.0 40.3
2004 317 17.0 18.6 35
2005 305 17.3 17.6 14.4
2006 339 16.9 20.1 34.4
2007 483 24.9 19.4 39.8
2008 493 25.4 19.4 41.4
2009 504 25.4 19.8 38.8
2010 491 24.1 20.3 42.9
2011 474 24.2 19.5 43.9
2012 503 25.8 19.4 52.1
2013 489 25.4 19.2 47.2
2014 500 n/a n/a 46.2
2015 475 29.0 16.3 46.7
2016 481 27.0 17.8 46.8
2017 494 26.6 18.5 49.8
2018 422 23.6 17.8 49.5
2019 431 25.6 16.7 42.2
2020 423 25.7 16.4 49.4
2021 359 22.9 15.6 48.7
2022 366 24.7 14.7 50
2023 370 24.9 14.8 61.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

McKenna Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.5%0.0%0.0%3.1%90.6%90.6%92.2%92.2%93.8%90.6%
201788.7%1.4%2.8%2.8%2.8%91.6%88.7%94.4%90.1%90.1%88.7%
201893.9%0.0%0.0%1.5%4.6%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%95.5%93.9%
201989.5%1.8%0.0%1.8%1.8%93.0%93.0%96.5%89.5%89.5%93.0%
202089.4%1.5%1.5%1.5%1.5%92.4%92.4%97.0%90.9%92.4%93.9%93.9%93.9%92.4%
202198.1%1.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
202287.7%1.8%0.0%7.0%3.5%94.7%89.5%94.7%91.2%89.5%98.3%98.3%98.3%89.5%
202390.9%1.5%1.5%6.1%1.5%95.5%93.9%97.0%92.4%93.9%97.0%97.0%97.0%93.9%
202489.7%1.7%0.0%3.5%5.2%91.4%91.4%94.8%93.1%91.4%98.3%98.3%98.3%91.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

McKenna Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.8%0.7%1.0%1.7%96.5%96.8%97.0%96.5%96.8%96.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McKenna Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $859 (6.4%) $12,624 (93.6%) $13,484
2020 $781 (8.1%) $8,832 (91.9%) $9,613
2021 $563 (3.7%) $14,452 (96.3%) $15,014
2022 $1,412 (8.5%) $15,157 (91.5%) $16,569

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McKenna Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 1169 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKenna Elementary)54.348.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yelm School District)57.246.9
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (McKenna Elementary)68.659.2
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Yelm School District)62.752.9
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKenna Elementary)63.553.6
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Yelm School District)57.546.7
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (McKenna Elementary)61.950.9
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Yelm School District)54.853.6
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McKenna Elementary)64.872.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Yelm School District)59.253.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (McKenna Elementary)52.166.7
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (Yelm School District)46.741.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (McKenna Elementary)6273.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Yelm School District)52.950.7
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (McKenna Elementary)60.857.4
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Yelm School District)59.652.6
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (McKenna Elementary)60.859
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Yelm School District)4840.8
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (McKenna Elementary)6273.2
 11.2%
   All Grades Science (Yelm School District)50.548.6
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students431370
 14.2%
African American08
American Indian40
 100%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic6268
 9.7%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White307250
 18.6%
Two or More Races5036
 28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%61.9%
 19.7%

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Students who attend McKenna Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yelm Middle School
High : Yelm High School 12

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended McKenna Elementary.

Students at McKenna Elementary are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

McKenna Elementary ranks 516th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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