Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
76%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
176 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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