McKinley Elementary

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located at 1125 E Taft Ave in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the Appleton Area School District (AASD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive social and emotional environment for its students. As part of the larger district, McKinley benefits from the shared resources, curriculum standards, and professional development initiatives that define the Appleton school system.

Beyond its academic offerings, McKinley Elementary is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and promotes a sense of belonging for all families. By maintaining a strong connection to the district's mission, McKinley works to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school, ensuring they have the tools and confidence necessary for continued educational growth.

380

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	80
Black	17
Asian	70
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
189 (49.7%)
Hispanic
80 (21.1%)
Asian
70 (18.4%)
Two or More
22 (5.8%)
Black
17 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)852-5510
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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 4

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKinley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKinley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	46.6%
Male	203	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)