Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
60%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)13.8%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
240 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Iola School District.
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