McKinley Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Westfield, New Jersey 07090 · Westfield Public School District
#251 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#1331 of 50,301 nationally
About McKinley Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School is a public elementary located in Westfield, in the Westfield Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 291 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 251st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 291.
There are 10 schools in Westfield; McKinley Elementary School ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)2.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.7
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McKinley Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Westfield Senior High School
Westfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,776 students · 449 m away
Roosevelt Intermediate School
Westfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
638 students · 766 m away
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
268 students · 1.0 km away
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
Westfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
800 students · 1.2 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
509 students · 1.5 km away
Tamaques Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
427 students · 1.7 km away
William J. McGinn Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–4
543 students · 1.8 km away
Wilson Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
362 students · 2.1 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
467 students · 2.3 km away
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Scotch Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
434 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary School
Bergenfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
Harding Township School
New Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
Fairview Elementary School
Red Bank · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Quinton Township School
Quinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
Broad Street Elementary School
Gibbstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Troy Hills Elementary School
Parsippany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinley Elementary School a good school?
McKinley Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 87.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #251 of 1,479 in New Jersey. 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 Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
McKinley Elementary School ranks #251 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #1331 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKinley Elementary School?
McKinley Elementary School had 291 students in 2025.
Is McKinley Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McKinley Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McKinley Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McKinley Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.