McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06

www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

McKinley Elementary, located at 5 12th St SW in Watertown, South Dakota, is a public elementary school serving students within the Watertown School District. As part of a district dedicated to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a supportive community environment. It follows the district's mission to prepare students for future success by balancing rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Watertown educational system, which emphasizes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic calendar, student resources, and district-wide policies. By fostering a welcoming atmosphere, McKinley Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging space where young learners can build the fundamental skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

296

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	32
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	10

White
229 (77.4%)
Hispanic
32 (10.8%)
Two or More
18 (6.1%)
American Indian
10 (3.4%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Watertown School District 14-4
Phone:	(605)882-6350
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 71

Kindergarten 225