McKinley Elementary

Summary:

McKinley Elementary is a public elementary school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, serving 204 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Kenosha School District. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past decade, with a current 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKinley Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates often in the single digits or low teens, well below the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.05% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.81% for the district and 52.07% for the state. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.1% to 50.2% in recent years, and serves a predominantly disadvantaged student population, with 83.82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Kenosha School District, such as Dimensions of Learning Academy, Roosevelt Elementary, and Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum, generally outperform McKinley Elementary in academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and other key metrics, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that there may be opportunities for McKinley Elementary to explore more targeted and evidence-based interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5520 32nd Ave
       Kenosha, WI  53144-2812


(262) 359-6002

District: Kenosha School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
969th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,325 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.7%
African American:
25.5%
White:
24.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.8% Help


 See top rated Wisconsin elementary schools

 Compare McKinley Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details McKinley Elementary ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 22nd among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Kenosha School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.58. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at McKinley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.7%), African American (25.5%), White (24%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Elementary is 9.7, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Kenosha School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare McKinley Elementary employs 20.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Elementary is $14,325, which is the 9th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Kenosha School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKinley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley Elementary 969th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See McKinley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Kenosha School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenosha School District 352nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for McKinley Elementary?

Rank History for McKinley Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.53 576th 633 9.0%
2005 19.29 535th 632 15.3%
2006 45.99 486th 712 31.7%
2007 28.98 556th 689 19.3%
2008 41.66 750th 1021 26.5%
2009 24.74 897th 1030 12.9%
2010 19.37 932nd 1045 10.8%
2011 21.44 936th 1046 10.5%
2012 10.38 969th 1045 7.3%
2013 16.86 939th 1053 10.8%
2014 20.15 920th 1061 13.3%
2015 19.51 929th 1076 13.7%
2016 13.05 946th 1075 12.0%
2017 7.50 974th 1071 9.1%
2018 9.75 930th 1025 9.3%
2019 9.17 941st 1037 9.3%
2021 8.54 956th 1050 9.0%
2022 10.95 956th 1067 10.4%
2023 15.15 920th 1067 13.8%
2024 7.58 969th 1061 8.7%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.51 196th 287 31.7%
2019 26.81 234th 275 14.9%
2021 40.00 119th 222 46.4%
2022 19.08 239th 248 3.6%
2024 15.86 260th 269 3.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.97 588th 721 18.4%
2019 21.00 645th 742 13.1%
2021 22.84 622nd 746 16.6%
2022 24.64 617th 748 17.5%
2023 30.04 554th 770 28.1%
2024 27.51 610th 790 22.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.96 795th 854 6.9%
2019 13.21 830th 874 5.0%
2021 20.26 748th 847 11.7%
2024 2.62 862nd 866 0.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.73 878th 997 11.9%
2019 18.10 865th 1002 13.7%
2021 15.44 884th 1004 12.0%
2022 11.33 909th 1017 10.6%
2023 15.76 873rd 1010 13.6%
2024 9.96 907th 1011 10.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.60 913th 997 8.4%
2019 6.07 941st 1002 6.1%
2021 7.44 928th 1003 7.5%
2022 14.01 901st 1017 11.4%
2023 16.80 864th 1011 14.5%
2024 6.72 935th 1012 7.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.12 65th 161 59.6%
2023 18.43 135th 138 2.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.84 208th 271 23.2%
2019 33.46 179th 266 32.7%
2021 27.54 211th 274 23.0%
2022 31.66 201st 296 32.1%
2023 29.82 210th 290 27.6%
2024 21.49 284th 331 14.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.71 679th 686 1.0%
2019 3.99 708th 718 1.4%
2021 5.04 684th 699 2.1%
2022 1.81 698th 704 0.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

McKinley Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for McKinley Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about McKinley Elementary, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for McKinley Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 19 3 25 n/a n/a n/a 0 368
1989 321 24 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1990 334 26 1 25 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 335 20 1 40 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1992 328 33 1 31 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1993 285 21 0 30 2 n/a n/a 0 338
1994 284 24 0 24 3 n/a n/a 0 335
1995 285 28 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 285 28 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 294 29 0 20 3 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 301 37 0 31 4 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 231 26 1 35 3 n/a n/a 0 296
2000 220 39 1 46 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 216 37 2 49 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 173 51 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 173 51 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 173 53 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 154 46 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 167 51 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2007 162 49 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 147 47 2 56 3 n/a n/a 0 255
2009 142 53 4 55 3 n/a n/a 0 257
2010 136 58 3 74 2 n/a n/a 0 273
2011 119 56 3 77 1 0 5 0 261
2012 116 97 3 116 0 0 7 0 339
2013 120 74 1 119 0 0 17 0 331
2014 118 72 1 133 0 0 42 0 366
2015 107 67 0 137 1 0 30 0 342
2016 94 62 0 140 1 0 33 0 330
2017 76 71 0 135 2 0 27 0 311
2018 79 59 0 127 1 0 27 0 293
2019 91 74 2 136 1 0 24 0 328
2020 88 61 3 114 0 0 22 0 288
2021 82 56 3 105 0 0 22 0 268
2022 67 50 1 100 0 0 29 0 247
2023 49 52 1 85 0 0 17 0 204

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McKinley Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 19.0 19.3 20.7
1989 370 20.0 18.5 17.3
1990 388 18.0 21.5 16.5
1991 397 21.5 18.4 19.9
1992 394 22.5 17.5 18.3
1993 338 22.4 15.1 21
1994 335 17.3 19.4 0
1995 339 18.6 18.2 23.9
1996 339 18.6 18.2 23.9
1997 346 20.3 17.0 20.8
1998 373 19.2 19.4 21.7
1999 296 21.4 13.8 26.7
2000 307 21.4 14.3 28
2001 304 24.4 12.5 27
2002 279 25.7 10.9 54.5
2003 279 25.7 10.9 54.5
2004 288 23.0 12.5 58.7
2005 250 21.0 11.9 n/a
2006 275 20.0 13.8 n/a
2007 270 22.5 12.0 67.8
2008 255 21.0 12.1 65.1
2009 257 21.0 12.2 64.2
2010 273 20.0 13.6 67.4
2011 261 22.4 11.6 73.9
2012 339 18.0 18.8 81.1
2013 331 16.0 20.6 80.4
2014 366 18.0 20.3 85.2
2015 342 n/a n/a 82.5
2016 330 24.0 13.7 88.2
2017 311 23.6 13.1 88.1
2018 293 22.1 13.2 72.4
2019 328 21.1 15.5 84.1
2020 288 22.2 12.9 90.6
2021 268 22.8 11.7 89.6
2022 247 24.6 10.0 80.2
2023 204 20.9 9.7 83.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McKinley Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 19.0 19.3 20.7
1989 370 20.0 18.5 17.3
1990 388 18.0 21.5 16.5
1991 397 21.5 18.4 19.9
1992 394 22.5 17.5 18.3
1993 338 22.4 15.1 21
1994 335 17.3 19.4 0
1995 339 18.6 18.2 23.9
1996 339 18.6 18.2 23.9
1997 346 20.3 17.0 20.8
1998 373 19.2 19.4 21.7
1999 296 21.4 13.8 26.7
2000 307 21.4 14.3 28
2001 304 24.4 12.5 27
2002 279 25.7 10.9 54.5
2003 279 25.7 10.9 54.5
2004 288 23.0 12.5 58.7
2005 250 21.0 11.9 n/a
2006 275 20.0 13.8 n/a
2007 270 22.5 12.0 67.8
2008 255 21.0 12.1 65.1
2009 257 21.0 12.2 64.2
2010 273 20.0 13.6 67.4
2011 261 22.4 11.6 73.9
2012 339 18.0 18.8 81.1
2013 331 16.0 20.6 80.4
2014 366 18.0 20.3 85.2
2015 342 n/a n/a 82.5
2016 330 24.0 13.7 88.2
2017 311 23.6 13.1 88.1
2018 293 22.1 13.2 72.4
2019 328 21.1 15.5 84.1
2020 288 22.2 12.9 90.6
2021 268 22.8 11.7 89.6
2022 247 24.6 10.0 80.2
2023 204 20.9 9.7 83.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $895 (7.7%) $10,731 (92.3%) $11,627
2020 $891 (7.0%) $11,896 (93.0%) $12,787
2021 $1,510 (10.5%) $12,815 (89.5%) $14,325

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 941st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 920th of 1067 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary)17.58.8
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenosha School District)35.133.7
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary)7.542.9
 35.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenosha School District)42.842.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary)24.46.9
 17.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenosha School District)40.539.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary)9.813.8
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kenosha School District)38.540.4
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (McKinley Elementary)31.731
 0.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Kenosha School District)50.751.6
 1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (McKinley Elementary)31.720.7
 11%
   4th Grade Science (Kenosha School District)48.143.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary)9.510
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenosha School District)38.134.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary)16.333.3
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kenosha School District)38.942.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students328204
 37.8%
African American7452
 29.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic13685
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White9149
 46.2%
Two or More Races2417
 29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.1%83.8%
 0.3%


Schools Near McKinley Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended McKinley Elementary.

Students at McKinley Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 25% African American, 24% White, 8% Two or more races.

McKinley Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


Rate McKinley Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for McKinley Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 87 milliseconds.