Mckinley Elementary School

2930 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 180 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 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 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:

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#327 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
6%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
69%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 461 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 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
180 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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