MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McKinley El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 240 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. 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 17 teachers, McKinley El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving students in the Allentown School District. Situated on West Turner Street, the school serves as a local hub for families in the urban center, providing essential primary education to a diverse student population. Like many schools in the district, McKinley focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for middle school and beyond within a supportive classroom environment.

As an urban elementary school, McKinley faces the unique challenges and opportunities typical of the Allentown area, emphasizing community involvement and academic growth for a broad demographic of learners. The school utilizes a standard Pennsylvania curriculum while incorporating programs designed to address the specific needs of its student body. For parents and community members, McKinley is viewed as a vital neighborhood institution that plays a key role in the early educational trajectory of the children residing in the 18102 zip code.

For more information, contact McKinley El Sch at (484) 765-5461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.