Mckinley Community Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Mckinley Community Elementary School serves 1,432 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
67%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mckinley Community Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
15%
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White
2%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mckinley Community Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mckinley Community Elementary School?
1,432 students attend Mckinley Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mckinley Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Community Elementary School?
Mckinley Community Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Community Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mckinley Community Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Community Elementary School is part of New Brunswick School District.

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