Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(20-21)
35-39%
50%
(20-21)
40-44%
57%
(20-21)
21-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
8%
17%
White
58%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
284 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Elyria City Schools School District.

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