McKinley Elementary School

www.davenportschools.org/mckinley

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located at 1716 Kenwood Ave in Davenport, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood within the Davenport Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, McKinley strives to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded education that prepares them for future academic success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, McKinley Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the importance of a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty work closely with families to provide a safe, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. Through various extracurricular activities and school initiatives, the school seeks to build a sense of belonging and school pride, aiming to develop well-adjusted students who are ready to contribute positively to the broader Davenport community.

421

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	53
Black	108
Asian	11
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (44.2%)
Black
108 (25.7%)
Two or More
58 (13.8%)
Hispanic
53 (12.6%)
Asian
11 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
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:	Davenport Comm School District
Phone:	(563)723-6800
Website:	http://www.davenportschools.org/mckinley
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 74

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72