McKinley Elementary School

Summary:

McKinley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving 459 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Erie City School District, which is ranked 529 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKinley Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (42.7%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 22.76% to 39.03%. The school also has a lower percentage of White students (24.4%) than the surrounding schools. Academically, McKinley consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with only 7.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 17.6% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, far below the state and district averages. The school's performance on PSSA Science was also low, with only 20.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 34.4% in the district and 65.6% statewide. These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the fact that 100% of McKinley's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, McKinley's racial makeup and academic performance stand out as areas of concern. While the student-teacher ratio at McKinley is relatively low at 10.2, this does not appear to be translating into improved outcomes for students. The challenges facing McKinley Elementary are not unique to the school, but rather reflect broader systemic issues within the Erie City School District that may require a comprehensive, district-wide approach to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 933 E 22nd St
       Erie, PA  16503-2235


(814) 874-6870

District: Erie City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1470th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,065 Help


Students who attend McKinley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.7%
White:
24.4%
Two or more races:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKinley Elementary School ranks worse than 95.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McKinley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.7%), White (24.4%), two or more races (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Elementary School is 10.2, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Erie City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Elementary School is $10,065. 6 elementary schools in the Erie City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McKinley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley Elementary School 1470th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See McKinley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Erie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie City School District 529th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKinley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McKinley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 18.28 1100th 1302 15.5%
2004 30.46 1004th 1308 23.2%
2005 8.11 1200th 1299 7.6%
2006 40.13 1132nd 1545 26.7%
2007 37.24 1176th 1555 24.4%
2008 18.35 1363rd 1551 12.1%
2009 63.75 648th 1549 58.2%
2010 22.22 1363rd 1579 13.7%
2011 20.43 1395th 1597 12.6%
2012 9.03 1465th 1599 8.4%
2013 11.49 1338th 1519 11.9%
2014 8.43 1324th 1467 9.7%
2015 5.03 1390th 1474 5.7%
2016 3.17 1501st 1554 3.4%
2017 3.92 1476th 1547 4.6%
2018 3.35 1475th 1530 3.6%
2019 3.49 1495th 1544 3.2%
2021 4.12 1396th 1433 2.6%
2022 5.54 1455th 1534 5.1%
2023 5.15 1470th 1534 4.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKinley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.29 117th 117 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McKinley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.77 160th 196 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKinley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.33 1354th 1414 4.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McKinley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.62 1016th 1043 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at McKinley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.32 399th 437 8.7%
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Rank History for White students at McKinley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.72 1202nd 1236 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, 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.

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Enrollment information for 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 181 129 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 171 147 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 146 150 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 168 168 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 171 197 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 173 185 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 174 190 5 26 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 263 302 4 46 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 263 302 4 46 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1997 243 359 2 44 1 n/a n/a 0 649
1998 243 397 1 40 2 n/a n/a 0 683
1999 215 360 3 60 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 207 401 3 68 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 191 417 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2002 164 375 1 79 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 164 375 1 79 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 151 352 1 68 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 122 339 0 59 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2006 123 293 2 54 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 93 293 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 83 324 3 55 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2009 79 284 9 57 1 n/a n/a 9 439
2010 87 242 34 39 1 n/a n/a 19 422
2011 96 246 45 50 0 0 15 0 452
2012 105 222 38 49 0 0 11 0 425
2013 144 322 67 81 2 0 11 0 627
2014 126 314 50 77 2 0 6 0 575
2015 127 302 59 82 1 1 9 0 581
2016 125 312 42 107 1 1 4 0 592
2017 125 301 43 101 1 0 9 0 580
2018 129 253 34 94 0 0 27 0 537
2019 119 248 41 79 1 0 43 0 531
2020 95 248 42 69 1 0 59 0 514
2021 98 228 36 61 2 0 64 0 489
2022 96 196 28 40 2 0 69 0 431
2023 112 196 34 33 2 0 82 0 459

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 15.5 21.0 n/a
1989 333 15.0 22.2 n/a
1990 316 15.5 20.3 0
1991 355 19.9 17.8 n/a
1992 391 19.5 20.0 n/a
1993 381 17.0 22.4 n/a
1994 396 18.5 21.4 n/a
1995 616 28.0 22.0 n/a
1996 616 28.0 22.0 n/a
1997 649 32.0 20.3 n/a
1998 683 35.0 19.5 n/a
1999 639 35.0 18.3 n/a
2000 679 35.0 19.4 87.9
2001 684 38.0 18.0 90.6
2002 619 38.3 16.2 89.2
2003 619 38.3 16.2 89.2
2004 572 38.3 14.9 90.9
2005 521 38.8 13.4 99.4
2006 472 40.8 11.6 99.2
2007 451 36.8 12.3 98.4
2008 465 36.8 12.6 91.2
2009 439 37.5 11.7 94.9
2010 422 35.3 11.9 94.3
2011 452 41.0 11.0 89.6
2012 425 32.0 13.2 67.3
2013 627 40.6 15.4 99.5
2014 575 39.1 14.6 99.5
2015 581 37.0 15.7 99.5
2016 592 37.0 16.0 100
2017 580 39.5 14.6 100
2018 537 41.5 12.9 99.8
2019 531 39.0 13.6 100
2020 514 47.5 10.8 100
2021 489 42.5 11.5 99.4
2022 431 46.5 9.2 99.3
2023 459 45.0 10.2 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 15.5 21.0 n/a
1989 333 15.0 22.2 n/a
1990 316 15.5 20.3 0
1991 355 19.9 17.8 n/a
1992 391 19.5 20.0 n/a
1993 381 17.0 22.4 n/a
1994 396 18.5 21.4 n/a
1995 616 28.0 22.0 n/a
1996 616 28.0 22.0 n/a
1997 649 32.0 20.3 n/a
1998 683 35.0 19.5 n/a
1999 639 35.0 18.3 n/a
2000 679 35.0 19.4 87.9
2001 684 38.0 18.0 90.6
2002 619 38.3 16.2 89.2
2003 619 38.3 16.2 89.2
2004 572 38.3 14.9 90.9
2005 521 38.8 13.4 99.4
2006 472 40.8 11.6 99.2
2007 451 36.8 12.3 98.4
2008 465 36.8 12.6 91.2
2009 439 37.5 11.7 94.9
2010 422 35.3 11.9 94.3
2011 452 41.0 11.0 89.6
2012 425 32.0 13.2 67.3
2013 627 40.6 15.4 99.5
2014 575 39.1 14.6 99.5
2015 581 37.0 15.7 99.5
2016 592 37.0 16.0 100
2017 580 39.5 14.6 100
2018 537 41.5 12.9 99.8
2019 531 39.0 13.6 100
2020 514 47.5 10.8 100
2021 489 42.5 11.5 99.4
2022 431 46.5 9.2 99.3
2023 459 45.0 10.2 100

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,754 (24.3%) $5,477 (75.7%) $7,232
2020 $1,402 (17.9%) $6,410 (82.1%) $7,812
2021 $3,139 (35.2%) $5,774 (64.8%) $8,913
2022 $3,392 (33.7%) $6,672 (66.3%) $10,065

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McKinley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1495th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1470th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McKinley Elementary School)22.412.5
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary School)26.714.8
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (McKinley Elementary School)8.26
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (McKinley Elementary School)32.420.9
 11.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary School)10.911.9
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (McKinley Elementary School)4.13.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary School)14.727.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (McKinley Elementary School)10.77.5
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (McKinley Elementary School)32.420.9
 11.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary School)16.717.6
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students531459
 13.6%
African American248196
 21%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4134
 17.1%
Hispanic7933
 58.2%
Pacific Islander00
White119112
 5.9%
Two or More Races4382
 90.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at McKinley Elementary School are 43% African American, 24% White, 18% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic.

McKinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended McKinley Elementary School.


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

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