Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William McKinley Elementary School serves the southwest part of Marion, OH, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living around 0.6 miles away from the zone's edge and the furthest point being 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Mckinley Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2643 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
William Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #2643 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend William Mckinley Elementary School?
444 students attend William Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of William Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Mckinley Elementary School?
William Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
William Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Mckinley Elementary School part of?
William Mckinley Elementary School is part of Marion City School District.
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