Mckinley Elementary School

724 W Laurel St
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mckinley Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
The mission of the Fergus Falls Public Schools is to prepare productive and engaged members of society by creating an environment where all students reach their full potential.
Average Class Size
20 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.31, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
83% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Fergus Falls Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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