McKinley Sch

370 Cedar Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027

572 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located at 370 Cedar Road in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Cheltenham School District. Serving the local community in Montgomery County, the school is known for fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early elementary grades, providing a foundational curriculum designed to prepare them for success as they transition through the district’s K-12 system.

The school is recognized for being part of a district that prides itself on diversity and community engagement. McKinley Elementary focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With its proximity to Philadelphia, the school often benefits from a culturally vibrant surrounding area, which the district integrates into its mission of promoting global citizenship and equity among its student body.

572

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	52
Black	70
Asian	47
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
361 (63.1 %)
Black
70 (12.2 %)
Hispanic
52 (9.1 %)
Asian
47 (8.2 %)
Two or More
40 (7.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Abington SD
Phone:	(215)663-0430
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 90

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 92