Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2009)

200 Paxton St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mckinley Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students

Showing 2000–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Hispanic
23%
14%

Showing 2000–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Black
5%
7%

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White
67%
70%

Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.50

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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%

Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

Showing 2000–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
225 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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 Sioux City Community School District.

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