Mckinley Elementary School

2435 N 89th St
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#127 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
65-69%
39%
55-59%
38%
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
9%
9%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Wauwatosa Stem by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
386 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Wauwatosa School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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