WILLIAM MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William McKinley Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School City of East Chicago school district, located in East Chicago, IN with about 633 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, William McKinley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

William McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in East Chicago, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the School City of East Chicago district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of its local community. The campus, situated on Magoun Avenue, serves as a hub for academic and social development, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting student character development.

The school operates with a commitment to academic growth and community engagement, striving to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the region, McKinley Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices with essential classroom instruction to address the specific challenges and opportunities within the East Chicago area. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative learning, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students build the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact William McKinley Elementary School at (219) 391-4186 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.