Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: MCKINLEY Elementary School serves the southwest part of Norman, OK, encompassing an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1652 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
57%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
341 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Norman School District.
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