Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(14-15)
40-59%
33%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
40-59%
42%
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 Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
86%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
240 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Iola School District.

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