Mckinley Elementary School

466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 45-49% (Top 1% in OR)
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60-64%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
60%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Candalaria Elementary School, Wright Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
305 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 45-49% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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