McKenzie Elem School

www.wilmette39.org

461 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

McKenzie Elementary School, located at 649 Prairie Ave in Wilmette, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of Wilmette Public Schools District 39, the school is well-known for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere. The school emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to provide a nurturing environment that encourages students to become curious, responsible, and engaged learners.

In addition to its core academic programming, McKenzie Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and a robust extracurricular culture. The school benefits from active parent involvement through a vibrant PTA, which helps organize enrichment programs, community-building events, and various student activities. By fostering a collaborative partnership between families and educators, McKenzie aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to the district’s intermediate and middle school facilities.

461

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKenzie Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	20
Black	4
Asian	16
Two or More	43

White
378 (82.0%)
Two or More
43 (9.3%)
Hispanic
20 (4.3%)
Asian
16 (3.5%)
Black
4 (0.9%)

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:	Wilmette SD 39
Phone:	(847)512-6300
Website:	http://www.wilmette39.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 16

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 95