Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#327 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
Black
7%
5%
White
68%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
165 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Elementary School located?
Mckinley Elementary School is located in the Northport neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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