McKinley Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

5 12th St SW, Watertown, SD

Watertown School District

296 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 22	Full Time Teachers 22
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

246:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.7%	Female 48.3%
White 77.4%	Hispanic 10.8%
Two or more races 6.1%	Native American 3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.7%	Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

3/30/2017

I am a former student at McKinley. I learned a lot there, the teachers were extremely nice, and and students respected others.

2.0 parent

10/14/2014

We moved here from out of state, so I expected there to be differences and adjustment needed. But my kids went from loving school to begging not to go in 2 months. My twins have an IEP and the teachers won't slow things down for them. I don't mean that I expect them to slow the whole class down all...

5.0 student

5/3/2007

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McKinley Park

Stokes Thomas Lake City Park

Jackson Park

Sandy Shore State Recreation Area

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Oakwood Lakes State Park

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Sandy Shore Recreation Area

City Park Campground

South Dakota Codington County Watertown 57201

McKinley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Watertown, SD, in the Watertown neighborhood, and is served by the Watertown School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 296 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. McKinley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $350,366. Discover additional schools in the area, like Watertown High School, Lake Area Multi-District, Great Plains Lutheran High School, and more. Learn more about what Watertown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McKinley Elementary School.

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