Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
William Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Mckinley Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1614 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
15%
Black
39%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
William Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1614 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
William Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, Lew Wallace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Mckinley Elementary School?
457 students attend William Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of William Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Mckinley Elementary School?
William Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
William Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Mckinley Elementary School part of?
William Mckinley Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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