Mckinley Elementary School

466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#713 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mckinley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
31%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mckinley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mckinley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
49%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Candalaria Elementary School, Wright Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
285 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Elementary School located?
Mckinley Elementary School is located in the South Central neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in South Central.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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