McKinley Elementary

mckinley.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/mckinley

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in the Wauwatosa School District in Wisconsin. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and building meaningful relationships between staff, students, and families, creating an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is known for its active parent involvement and a rich extracurricular culture that aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on innovative teaching practices and maintaining high standards, McKinley Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond by promoting critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning within a collaborative classroom setting.

388

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	11
Black	36
Asian	8
Two or More	33

White
300 (77.3%)
Black
36 (9.3%)
Two or More
33 (8.5%)
Hispanic
11 (2.8%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)

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:	Wauwatosa School District
Phone:	(414)773-1500
Website:	http://mckinley.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/mckinley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 53

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 62