McKinley Elem School

School Overview
McKinley Elementary School, located at 258 Lovell St in Elgin, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is deeply integrated into the Elgin community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. Its mission generally centers on fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares a diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging emotional and social growth.

As a part of the U-46 district, McKinley Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, alongside various support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school typically engages families through community-focused initiatives and extracurricular activities, aiming to bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching practices and student-centered instruction, McKinley strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential in a stable, neighborhood-based setting.
393
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White38
Hispanic332
Black8
Asian1
Two or More7
American Indian7
  • Hispanic
    332 (84.5 %)
  • White
    38 (9.7 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: SD U-46
Phone: (847)888-5262
Website: http://schools.u-46.org/mckinley
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKinley Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten57
Grade 153
Grade 253
Grade 349
Grade 461
Grade 547
Grade 652
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKinley Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20552.2%
Male18847.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)