McKenny Elementary

3250 MORSE MERRYMAN RD SE
OLYMPIA, WA 98501

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKenny Elementary School, located in the Tumwater School District in Olympia, Washington, serves students in grades K–5. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to "learning for all," McKenny integrates a standard core curriculum with various enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible campus for its local neighborhood families. Parents and community members are highly encouraged to participate in school life, often through an active PTA that supports various extracurricular activities, school events, and classroom resources. By prioritizing strong communication between staff, students, and families, McKenny Elementary strives to maintain a collaborative culture where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

322

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKenny Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	62
Black	6
Asian	33
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
159 (52.0%)
Hispanic
62 (20.3%)
Two or More
41 (13.4%)
Asian
33 (10.8%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-8400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 50

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41