McKinley Elementary

1740 CONSTANCE BLVD NE
HAM LAKE, MN 55304

www.ahschools.us/

636 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located in Ham Lake, Minnesota, is a key part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District, which is the largest school district in the state. Serving students in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

As an institution within the Anoka-Hennepin system, McKinley Elementary benefits from the district’s extensive resources, structured curriculum, and a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. The school typically emphasizes community involvement and family partnership, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. For those looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic programming, or current school events, the district website provides a centralized hub for parents and community members to stay connected with the school’s administration and faculty.

636

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	18
Black	13
Asian	48
Two or More	43

White
514 (80.8%)
Asian
48 (7.5%)
Two or More
43 (6.8%)
Hispanic
18 (2.8%)
Black
13 (2.0%)

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:	Anoka-Hennepin School District
Phone:	(763)506-3400
Website:	http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 88

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 95