McKinley School

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located at 60 Thompson Street in Fairfield, Connecticut, is part of the Fairfield Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student population and is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.

Beyond its academic core, McKinley School is recognized for its commitment to inclusivity and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to create a holistic educational experience. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, McKinley strives to provide a well-rounded foundation in a collaborative and welcoming setting.

470

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	155
Black	40
Asian	49
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
205 (43.6%)
Hispanic
155 (33.0%)
Asian
49 (10.4%)
Black
40 (8.5%)
Two or More
19 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield School District
Phone:	(203)255-8318
Website:	http://fairfieldschools.org/schools/mck/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 74