McKinley Elementary

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located at 1125 E Taft Ave in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the Appleton Area School District (AASD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive social and emotional environment for its students. As part of the larger district, McKinley benefits from the shared resources, curriculum standards, and professional development initiatives that define the Appleton school system.

Beyond its academic offerings, McKinley Elementary is known for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and promotes a sense of belonging for all families. By maintaining a strong connection to the district's mission, McKinley works to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school, ensuring they have the tools and confidence necessary for continued educational growth.

482

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	72
Black	23
Asian	93
Two or More	33
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
255 (52.9 %)
Asian
93 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
72 (14.9 %)
Two or More
33 (6.8 %)
Black
23 (4.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)832-6285
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 74