William McKinley Elementary School

Summary:

William McKinley Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Chicago, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a predominantly minority student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a low-income community.

Despite additional resources, with spending per student increasing from $9,986 in 2019-2020 to $12,065 in 2021-2022, William McKinley Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 13.9% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 15.03% and the state average of 38.6% for 3rd grade. The school's math proficiency rates are also low, with only 17.63% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 12.62% and the state average of 52.4% for 3rd grade. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.6% in 2021-2022 to 46.5% in 2020-2021, which may be contributing to the poor academic performance.

Interestingly, the nearby Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School, and Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, which also serve predominantly minority and low-income student populations, generally perform better academically than William McKinley Elementary School, with higher ILEARN proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. This suggests that targeted interventions and support services could be crucial for improving student outcomes at William McKinley Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4825 Magoun Ave
       East Chicago, IN  46312


(219) 391-4186

District: School City of East Chicago

SchoolDigger Rank:
916th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,065 Help


Students who attend William McKinley Elementary School usually attend:

High:    East Chicago Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.3%
African American:
39.8%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William McKinley Elementary School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the School City of East Chicago District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.21. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details William McKinley Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School City of East Chicago District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.3%), African American (39.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William McKinley Elementary School is 14.6. 2 elementary schools in the School City of East Chicago District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare William McKinley Elementary School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William McKinley Elementary School is $12,065, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the School City of East Chicago District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

William McKinley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School City of East Chicago:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of East Chicago 344th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William McKinley Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.81 277th 326 15.0%
2005 26.45 794th 959 17.2%
2006 42.70 638th 961 33.6%
2007 36.32 729th 985 26.0%
2008 30.13 800th 996 19.7%
2009 13.61 916th 1003 8.7%
2010 7.16 968th 1009 4.1%
2011 29.92 821st 1025 19.9%
2012 21.10 880th 1015 13.3%
2013 48.30 642nd 1035 38.0%
2014 35.34 801st 1036 22.7%
2015 10.21 971st 1040 6.6%
2016 7.96 984th 1046 5.9%
2017 7.98 958th 1033 7.3%
2018 5.08 982nd 1027 4.4%
2019 7.03 971st 1031 5.8%
2021 7.82 945th 1016 7.0%
2022 10.78 910th 1020 10.8%
2023 8.91 933rd 1016 8.2%
2024 11.21 916th 1010 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for William McKinley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 80 44 7 500 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1989 85 51 6 461 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1990 78 53 7 476 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1991 85 58 0 441 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 78 53 1 429 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 73 53 1 405 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 73 72 1 387 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1995 85 81 6 455 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 85 81 6 455 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 88 95 3 479 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 55 99 5 460 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 48 102 8 518 2 n/a n/a 0 678
2000 46 126 13 563 1 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 50 134 7 569 1 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 44 149 15 630 0 n/a n/a 0 838
2003 44 149 15 630 0 n/a n/a 0 838
2004 30 146 10 598 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2005 35 174 9 611 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2006 31 173 7 596 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2007 24 194 7 556 0 n/a n/a 2 783
2008 25 196 5 564 1 n/a n/a 5 796
2009 21 183 4 541 0 n/a n/a 2 751
2010 12 145 1 429 0 n/a n/a 2 589
2011 30 125 0 450 0 0 6 0 611
2012 19 153 0 461 1 0 4 0 638
2013 16 139 0 473 0 0 10 0 638
2014 20 139 0 415 0 0 9 0 583
2015 25 169 1 457 1 0 14 0 667
2016 24 186 1 475 1 0 15 0 702
2017 14 156 1 457 1 0 14 0 643
2018 13 174 2 424 4 0 16 0 633
2019 10 201 1 388 3 0 9 0 612
2020 13 233 0 342 3 0 7 0 598
2021 15 186 0 322 2 0 13 0 538
2022 10 163 0 284 0 0 19 0 476
2023 10 194 0 270 0 0 14 0 488

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 William McKinley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 28.9 21.8 59.9
1989 603 24.9 24.2 54.1
1990 614 26.9 22.8 53.9
1991 584 28.4 20.5 65.4
1992 561 28.0 20.0 56.1
1993 532 28.0 19.0 62.8
1994 534 27.5 19.4 67.2
1995 628 28.4 22.1 66.4
1996 628 28.4 22.1 66.4
1997 666 31.3 21.3 74.5
1998 621 33.6 18.5 70.9
1999 678 33.5 20.2 76
2000 749 42.5 17.6 80.4
2001 761 42.0 18.1 78.8
2002 838 41.0 20.4 86.9
2003 838 41.0 20.4 86.9
2004 784 43.0 18.2 82.1
2005 829 43.0 19.3 86.4
2006 807 41.0 19.7 87.5
2007 783 n/a n/a 89.2
2008 796 41.0 19.4 91.8
2009 751 36.0 20.9 91.6
2010 589 34.0 17.3 98.3
2011 611 32.2 18.9 96.1
2012 638 40.0 15.9 97.6
2013 638 35.0 18.2 97
2014 583 33.0 17.6 95.5
2015 667 29.0 23.0 94.2
2016 702 33.0 21.2 87.5
2017 643 33.0 19.4 83.2
2018 633 31.0 20.4 85.2
2019 612 34.0 18.0 81.9
2020 598 34.0 17.5 73.7
2021 538 31.0 17.3 85.9
2022 476 33.4 14.2 75.2
2023 488 33.2 14.6 80.3

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 William McKinley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 631 28.9 21.8 59.9
1989 603 24.9 24.2 54.1
1990 614 26.9 22.8 53.9
1991 584 28.4 20.5 65.4
1992 561 28.0 20.0 56.1
1993 532 28.0 19.0 62.8
1994 534 27.5 19.4 67.2
1995 628 28.4 22.1 66.4
1996 628 28.4 22.1 66.4
1997 666 31.3 21.3 74.5
1998 621 33.6 18.5 70.9
1999 678 33.5 20.2 76
2000 749 42.5 17.6 80.4
2001 761 42.0 18.1 78.8
2002 838 41.0 20.4 86.9
2003 838 41.0 20.4 86.9
2004 784 43.0 18.2 82.1
2005 829 43.0 19.3 86.4
2006 807 41.0 19.7 87.5
2007 783 n/a n/a 89.2
2008 796 41.0 19.4 91.8
2009 751 36.0 20.9 91.6
2010 589 34.0 17.3 98.3
2011 611 32.2 18.9 96.1
2012 638 40.0 15.9 97.6
2013 638 35.0 18.2 97
2014 583 33.0 17.6 95.5
2015 667 29.0 23.0 94.2
2016 702 33.0 21.2 87.5
2017 643 33.0 19.4 83.2
2018 633 31.0 20.4 85.2
2019 612 34.0 18.0 81.9
2020 598 34.0 17.5 73.7
2021 538 31.0 17.3 85.9
2022 476 33.4 14.2 75.2
2023 488 33.2 14.6 80.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William McKinley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,120 (10.7%) $9,305 (89.3%) $10,425
2020 $1,169 (11.7%) $8,817 (88.3%) $9,986
2021 $1,933 (17.5%) $9,123 (82.5%) $11,056
2022 $2,489 (20.6%) $9,576 (79.4%) $12,065

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William McKinley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 971st of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 933rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William McKinley Elementary School)18.812.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School City of East Chicago)12.612.1
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (William McKinley Elementary School)30.615.3
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Math (School City of East Chicago)23.219
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William McKinley Elementary School)15.512.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School City of East Chicago)15.111.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (William McKinley Elementary School)22.515.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (School City of East Chicago)18.814.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (William McKinley Elementary School)5.66.9
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (School City of East Chicago)7.87.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William McKinley Elementary School)15.518.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School City of East Chicago)18.714.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (William McKinley Elementary School)14.37.4
 7%
   5th Grade Math (School City of East Chicago)18.310.5
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (William McKinley Elementary School)16.710.1
 6.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School City of East Chicago)17.910.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (William McKinley Elementary School)21.414.7
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School City of East Chicago)19.913.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (William McKinley Elementary School)194.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade Math (School City of East Chicago)18.711.7
 7%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (William McKinley Elementary School)9.57.5
 2%
   6th Grade Science (School City of East Chicago)13.710.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students612488
 20.3%
African American201194
 3.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic388270
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1010
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.9%80.3%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about William McKinley Elementary School

William McKinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at William McKinley Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 40% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended William McKinley Elementary School.

Students who attend William McKinley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : East Chicago Central High School


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