Mckinley Elementary School

1301 Armstrong
Kansas City, KS 66102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mckinley Elementary School serves 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mckinley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in KS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
15%
3%
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Hispanic
78%
21%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
2%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1197 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
280 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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