McKinley Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McKinley Elementary School is an urban public school in Des Moines, Iowa that is part of Des Moines Public Schools. It serves 275 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.6:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

275 Students

26 Teachers

1610 SE 6th St

Des Moines, IA 50315 View local requests

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McKinley Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Curry

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McKinley Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McKinley Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 7, 2026

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