MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Mckinley Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Brunswick School District school district, located in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ with about 697 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 70 teachers, Mckinley Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 Community School, located on Van Dyke Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving a diverse urban student population. As part of the New Brunswick Public School District, the institution focuses on providing a foundational education while integrating community-based support systems to address the unique needs of its families. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and the local neighborhood.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, often leveraging its "community school" status to offer resources that extend beyond the traditional classroom. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, McKinley aims to ensure that students are not only meeting academic standards but are also supported by a network of extracurricular activities and community engagement initiatives. Its location in the heart of New Brunswick reflects its role as a neighborhood anchor, striving to provide equitable opportunities for success to all students in a culturally rich and vibrant setting.

For more information, contact Mckinley Community School at (732) 745-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15 VAN DYKE AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901-3255
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MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ with about 697 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
697
Teachers:
70.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 697 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.3%
Black or African American
26.3%
Two or more races
0.6%
White
0.6%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.