Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley Primary Center serves the eastern part of South Bend, IN, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1615 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1615 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Elementary School, Muessel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
315 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
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