McKinley Elementary School

www.vdps.net

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located in Warren, Michigan, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Van Dyke Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the importance of community and social responsibility.

Beyond its core academic program, McKinley Elementary places a strong emphasis on family engagement and community involvement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help students develop critical thinking skills and personal confidence. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and encouraging a partnership between home and school, McKinley Elementary works to create a foundation where every child has the opportunity to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

344

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	10
Black	219
Asian	10
Two or More	53

Black
219 (63.7 %)
Two or More
53 (15.4 %)
White
52 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.9 %)
Asian
10 (2.9 %)

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:	Van Dyke Public Schools
Phone:	(586)758-8365
Website:	http://www.vdps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63