Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinley Elementary serves the northeast part of Joplin, MO, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 324 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today for a Better Tomorrow
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1400 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1400 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royal Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
324 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 Joplin Schools.
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