McKinley Elem School

(815)433-1907

www.oes141.org

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in Ottawa, Illinois, serving students in the Ottawa Elementary School District 141. As a key part of the local educational community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the Ottawa area, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social and emotional development. The school’s location on State Street places it centrally within the community, making it a recognizable fixture for local families.

Like many schools in the district, McKinley Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school. The school generally emphasizes student engagement, parental involvement, and the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills. For specific details regarding current academic programs, student-to-teacher ratios, or extracurricular activities, parents and community members are encouraged to consult the official Ottawa Elementary School District 141 website or contact the school administration directly.

364

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	13

White
293 (80.5%)
Hispanic
43 (11.8%)
Two or More
13 (3.6%)
Black
9 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)

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:	Ottawa ESD 141
Phone:	(815)433-1907
Website:	http://www.oes141.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67