McKinley STEM Academy

Summary:

McKinley STEM Academy is an exceptional elementary school in Steubenville, Ohio, serving 167 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Steubenville City School District, which is ranked 21 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the standout features of McKinley STEM Academy is its consistently high academic performance, with 100% of 3rd and 4th-grade students achieving proficiency or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year. This is significantly higher than the district's performance of 91.1% and 97.5% in 3rd grade, and 94.8% and 92.5% in 4th grade, respectively. The school's exceptional academic achievement has earned it a ranking of 1st out of 1,610 Ohio elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Another notable aspect of McKinley STEM Academy is its diverse student population, with a nearly equal representation of White and African American students, which is not as prevalent in the surrounding schools, such as Buckeye West Elementary and Stanton Elementary. Additionally, the school has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.5% in 2019-2020 to 12.5% in 2023-2024, which is significantly lower than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1400 Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952-2678

(740) 283-3767

District: Steubenville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,937

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.3%

African American:

38.1%

Two or more races:

21.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKinley STEM Academy ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Steubenville City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details McKinley STEM Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Steubenville City School District. Student population at McKinley STEM Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), African American (38.1%), two or more races (21%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley STEM Academy is 16, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Steubenville City School District! (See more...)

Compare McKinley STEM Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley STEM Academy is $11,937, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Steubenville City School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

McKinley STEM Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Steubenville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Steubenville City 21^st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McKinley STEM Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	96.79	1^st	1610	99.9%
2022	95.83	2^nd	1588	99.9%
2023	95.28	2^nd	1596	99.9%
2024	94.10	4^th	1577	99.7%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McKinley STEM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	55	58	0	1	1	27	142
2021	67	52	1	0	1	25	146
2022	66	60	1	0	1	30	158
2023	67	66	0	0	1	33	167
2024	71	67	0	0	1	37	176

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 STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	142	5.5	25.8	77.5
2021	146	8.0	18.2	n/a
2022	158	9.0	17.5	n/a
2023	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
2024	176	11.0	16.0	n/a

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 STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	142	5.5	25.8	77.5
2021	146	8.0	18.2	n/a
2022	158	9.0	17.5	n/a
2023	167	10.0	16.7	n/a
2024	176	11.0	16.0	n/a

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 STEM Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$3,087
2023	$10,802
2024	$11,937

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Schools Near McKinley STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
McKinley STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	1400 Adams St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 283-3767	176	11	16.0		71 (40.3%)	67 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (21.0%)	94.1	4^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.7%		95.3	2^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	99.9%	2		100.0	100.0			100.0	91.7			$11,937
Wells Academy	Public	PK, KG-4	420 N 4th St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 282-1651	338	16	21.1		231 (68.3%)	47 (13.9%)	10 (3.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (13.6%)	94.7	1^st of 1577 public elementary schools	99.9%		95.4	1^st of 1596 public elementary schools	99.9%			93.8	100.0	100.0		100.0	100.0	100.0		$9,997
East Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	936 N 5th St	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 282-5112	353	21	16.8		139 (39.4%)	141 (39.9%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (17.8%)	90.4	47^th of 1577 public elementary schools	97.0%		86.2	169^th of 1596 public elementary schools	89.4%	122		80.3	96.7			93.4	92.2	100.0		$7,907
Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2281 Wilson Ave	Mingo Junction	43938	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 283-2479	371	21	18.0	72.5%	312 (84.1%)	17 (4.6%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.4%)	81.6	281^st of 1577 public elementary schools	82.2%		76.8	398^th of 1596 public elementary schools	75.1%	117		83.9	98.5			83.9	69.2			$10,360
Pugliese Elementary West	Public	PK, KG-4	435 John Scott Hwy Connector	Steubenville	43952	Jefferson County	Steubenville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 264-1590	473	24	19.7		365 (77.2%)	44 (9.3%)	11 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (9.9%)	91.9	24^th of 1577 public elementary schools	98.5%		93.3	12^th of 1596 public elementary schools	99.2%	12		95.8	90.1			98.6	88.7	100.0		$9,212
Cross Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	587 Bantam Ridge Rd	Wintersville	43953	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 264-1691	498	27	18.1	69.3%	430 (86.3%)	24 (4.8%)	23 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	20.4	1253^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	20.5%		26.7	1186^th of 1596 public elementary schools	25.7%	67		47.8	26.8			48.6	38.0			$8,456
Toronto Elementary School	Public	K-5	1309 Dennis Way	Toronto	43964	Jefferson County	Toronto City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 537-2172	358	23	15.5	62.3%	315 (88.0%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	27 (7.5%)	59.2	772^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	51.0%		61.5	739^th of 1596 public elementary schools	53.7%	33	76.7	65.6	55.4	68.3		68.8	53.8	75.0		$9,582
Karaffa Elementary	Public	PK	1307 Dennis Way	Toronto	43964	Jefferson County	Toronto City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 537-2471	83	3	27.6		69 (83.1%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.8%)								(n/a)
Buckeye North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 3rd St	Brilliant	43913	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 598-4589	277	18	15.3	75.8%	249 (89.9%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	11 (4.0%)	60.3	751^st of 1577 public elementary schools	52.4%		71.2	534^th of 1596 public elementary schools	66.5%	217	79.4	75.8	71.4	47.1	35.7	69.7	71.4	73.5	50.0	$10,768
Buckeye South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Walden Ave	Tiltonsville	43963	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 859-2800	313	24	13.2	73.8%	295 (94.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	50.8	916^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.9%		55.1	864^th of 1596 public elementary schools	45.9%	52	37.5	60.9	24.3	40.6	65.7	68.1	67.6	75.0	65.7	$11,026

Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley STEM Academy

What is the racial makeup of McKinley STEM Academy?

Students at McKinley STEM Academy are 40% White, 38% African American, 21% Two or more races.

What district is McKinley STEM Academy in?

Steubenville City

Is McKinley STEM Academy a good school?

Yes! McKinley STEM Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend McKinley STEM Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 176 students attended McKinley STEM Academy.

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