Mckinley Elementary School

1050 22nd St. Ne
Owatonna, MN 55060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026

School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#784 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
53%
46%
47%
51%
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
15%
12%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #784 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
483 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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 Owatonna Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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