Mckinley Elementary School vs. Harrison Elementary School
Should I attend Mckinley Elementary School or Harrison Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
414 students
537 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#843 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
86
Grade 1 Students
69
73
Grade 2 Students
52
77
Grade 3 Students
65
76
Grade 4 Students
46
73
Grade 5 Students
71
74
Grade 6 Students
47
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
20%
17%
% White
48%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%