Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(18-19)
50-54%
38%
(17-18)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)
1%
2%
Black
(19-20)
5%
4%
White
(19-20)
89%
90%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
5%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
98%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
257 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Wood County Schools.

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