Mckinley Elementary School

209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
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 is 40-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.26, 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
This School
State Level (KS)
(14-15)
40-59%
33%
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(14-15)
40-59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
86%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 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
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Iola School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 40-59%
  • : 40-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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