Mckinley Elementary School
1030 N Mckinley Rd
Arlington, VA 22205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Arlington, VA 22205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(703)228-5280
- Mckinley Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 96% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 98% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Mckinley Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Mckinley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 604 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mckinley Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,796 schools in Virginia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | 25% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 80% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 80% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 14% |
| Black | 2% | 23% |
| White | 74% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mckinley Elementary School is Arlington Mill High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Swanson Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Swanson Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Swanson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1123 students
0.5 miles
5800 N Washington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22205
(703)228-5500 0.5 6-8 1123 - Arlington Arlington Traditional Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
0.6 miles
855 N. Edison St
Arlington, VA 22205
(703)228-6290 0.6 PK-5 502 - Arlington Ashlawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
0.6 miles
5950 N. 8th Road
Arlington, VA 22205
(703)228-5270 0.6 PK-5 656 - Arlington Family Education Center For Parenting Teens Alternative School
0.6 miles
1644 N. Mckinley Rd #2
Arlington, VA 22204
(703)228-2700 0.6 n/a n/a - Falls Church Jessie Thackrey Preschool Grades: PK | 51 students
1.1 miles
201 N. Cherry Street, #203
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703)248-5631 1.1 PK 51
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Public schools in the United States have an interesting history. Learn about how these public institutions developed into a cornerstone of our country's education.
Taking the SAT or ACT is a major source of stress for high school students. Keep reading to learn how to choose the right test and how to prepare for it.
Having friends makes the tough times a little bit easier, but sometimes making friends is the hardest thing of all. Keep reading to learn about the importance of friendship for young children and how to help your child make friends.
