McKinley Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fargo, North Dakota 58102 · Fargo 1
#206 of 232 elementary schools in North Dakota
#30947 of 50,301 nationally
About McKinley Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School is a public elementary located in Fargo, in the Fargo 1 school district of North Dakota, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 169 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 206th of 232 ranked elementary schools in North Dakota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 169.
There are 29 schools in Fargo; McKinley Elementary School ranks 23rd of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.0
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
- 169
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near McKinley Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Longfellow Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 1.2 km away
North High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,110 students · 1.2 km away
Washington Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students · 1.4 km away
Ben Franklin Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students · 2.1 km away
Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students · 3.1 km away
Robert Asp Elementary
Moorhead · Public elementary · Grades K–4
580 students · 4.0 km away
Madison Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
134 students · 4.0 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students · 5.0 km away
Early Childhood Special Education School
Fargo · Public other · Grades PK–PK
162 students · 5.4 km away
Dakota High School
Fargo · Public high · Grades 9–12
127 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Dakota with a comparable Enrollment.
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
Devils Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
167 students
Linton Elementary School
Linton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
172 students
Hettinger Elementary School
Hettinger · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
172 students
Mls-Mohall Elementary School
Mohall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
164 students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Minot · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
175 students
Barnes County North Elementary School
Wimbledon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
161 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinley Elementary School a good school?
McKinley Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 41.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #206 of 232 in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota?
McKinley Elementary School ranks #206 of 232 elementary schools in North Dakota and #30947 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McKinley Elementary School?
McKinley Elementary School had 169 students in 2025.
Is McKinley Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McKinley Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–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.