McKinley Elementary School

1240 MC KINLEY STREET
CANON CITY, CO 81212

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located at 1240 McKinley Street in Cañon City, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cañon City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core academic standards and personal growth, McKinley Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a vital hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to transparency and communication, offering families easy access to school calendars, resources, and policy information. Through its focus on building a positive school culture and promoting lifelong learning, McKinley Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Cañon City educational landscape.

262

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	50
Black	3
Two or More	17

White
192 (73.3%)
Hispanic
50 (19.1%)
Two or More
17 (6.5%)
Black
3 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fremont Re-1
Phone:	(719)276-6010
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 111

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 26