Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley Elementary School serves the northern part of Fargo, ND, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 169 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
169 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
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 Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Elementary School located?
Mckinley Elementary School is located in the Northport neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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