Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
176 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
76%
22%

Black
1%
7%

White
17%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%

School Statewide Testing
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
176 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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