Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley Elementary School serves the eastern part of Davenport, IA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
26%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
44%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #910 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
421 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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