McKinley Elem School
#2087 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#47496 of 50,301 nationally
About McKinley Elem School
McKinley Elem School is a public elementary located in Elgin, in the Sd U-46 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 395 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2087th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 395.
There are 26 schools in Elgin; McKinley Elem School ranks 20th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)10%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McKinley Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McKinley Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Larsen Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
570 students · 611 m away
Ronald D O Neal
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students · 1.2 km away
Coleman Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
641 students · 1.5 km away
Channing Memorial Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
491 students · 1.8 km away
Ellis Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
496 students · 2.2 km away
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Elgin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
499 students · 2.3 km away
Washington Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students · 2.4 km away
Lords Park Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
655 students · 2.4 km away
Illinois Park Elem School
Elgin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.5 km away
Abbott Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Bradley West Elem School
Bradley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
395 students
Melzer School
Morton Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Maryville Elem School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
395 students
St George Elem School
Bourbonnais · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
395 students
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Washington Elementary School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinley Elem School a good school?
McKinley Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 15.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2087 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McKinley Elem School rank in Illinois?
McKinley Elem School ranks #2087 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #47496 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKinley Elem School?
McKinley Elem School had 395 students in 2025.
Is McKinley Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
McKinley Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McKinley Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McKinley Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.