Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1465 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1465 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royal Heights 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% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
307 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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