McKinley Elementary School

www.mckinley.westfieldnjk12.org

291 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in Westfield, New Jersey, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Westfield Public School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from strong parental involvement and a highly active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). McKinley is known for cultivating a tight-knit "neighborhood school" atmosphere, where teachers and staff prioritize building strong relationships with both students and families. With a focus on inclusive practices and diverse extracurricular opportunities, McKinley Elementary aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience that encourages both personal growth and community engagement.

291

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	35
Two or More	25

White
190 (65.3%)
Hispanic
38 (13.1%)
Asian
35 (12.0%)
Two or More
25 (8.6%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

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:	Westfield Public School District
Phone:	(908)789-4555
Website:	http://www.mckinley.westfieldnjk12.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
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

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 55