McKinley Elem School

School Overview
McKinley Elementary School, located at 258 Lovell St in Elgin, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is deeply integrated into the Elgin community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. Its mission generally centers on fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares a diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging emotional and social growth.

As a part of the U-46 district, McKinley Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, alongside various support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school typically engages families through community-focused initiatives and extracurricular activities, aiming to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching practices and student-centered instruction, McKinley strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential in a stable, neighborhood-based setting.
395
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White28
Hispanic346
Black11
Two or More5
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    346 (87.6%)
  • White
    28 (7.1%)
  • Black
    11 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.3%)
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: SD U-46
Phone: (847)888-5262
Website: http://schools.u-46.org/mckinley
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKinley Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten37
Grade 154
Grade 262
Grade 358
Grade 460
Grade 542
Grade 663
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKinley Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20451.6%
Male19148.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)