MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.fargo.k12.nd.us

180 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School is a public school located in Fargo, North Dakota, operating under the Fargo Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is known for being a cornerstone of its neighborhood, benefiting from strong community involvement and a focus on collaborative education. McKinley provides a variety of resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, including support for diverse educational backgrounds. By prioritizing both high academic expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, McKinley Elementary strives to create a foundation where every student can achieve their potential within the Fargo community.

180

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	17
Black	15
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
125 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (9.4 %)
Black
15 (8.3 %)
American Indian
8 (4.4 %)
Two or More
7 (3.9 %)
Asian
6 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1 %)

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:	FARGO 1
Phone:	(701)446-5200
Website:	http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 26

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 35