MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McKinley Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bellwood SD 88 school district, located in Bellwood, IL with about 385 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, McKinley Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in Bellwood, Illinois, serving students within the Bellwood School District 88. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction to young learners in a suburban setting. It is situated along Butterfield Road, placing it centrally within the residential landscape of the village, where it aims to foster a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

Like many schools in the district, McKinley Elementary is dedicated to meeting state educational standards while addressing the social and developmental needs of its students. The school typically emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and character education to prepare children for their middle school transitions. Through its programs and faculty, the school seeks to engage families and community members, striving to create a consistent and structured educational experience for every child who attends.

For more information, contact McKinley Elem School at (708) 544-5230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.