McKinley Elementary

Summary:

McKinley Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving 395 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Wauwatosa School District, which is ranked 96 out of 428 districts in the state.

McKinley Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with exceptional academic performance on the Forward Exam. In the 2023-2024 school year, 79.25% of 3rd graders, 67.86% of 4th graders, and 76.79% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the Wauwatosa School District and Wisconsin state averages. The school also maintains low chronic absenteeism rates and spends an average of $10,465 to $11,498 per student, in line with the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, McKinley Elementary outperforms most other Wauwatosa School District elementary schools, with the exception of Wauwatosa STEM, a top-ranked charter school in the state. When compared to Milwaukee School District schools, such as Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary and Eighty-First Street Elementary, McKinley Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher, with proficiency rates more than double the Milwaukee School District averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2435 N 89th St
       Wauwatosa, WI  53226-1899


(414) 773-1500

District: Wauwatosa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,498 Help


Students who attend McKinley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whitman Middle
High:    West High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
African American:
8.5%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Compare Details McKinley Elementary ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.51. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), African American (8.5%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Elementary is 13.8. 7 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Elementary is $11,498. 9 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKinley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McKinley Elementary 126th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See McKinley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wauwatosa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa School District 96th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKinley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 83.91 33rd 1021 96.8%
2009 79.77 99th 1030 90.4%
2010 84.78 34th 1045 96.7%
2011 81.44 68th 1046 93.5%
2012 82.13 44th 1045 95.8%
2013 81.70 95th 1053 91.0%
2014 84.39 76th 1061 92.8%
2015 89.14 19th 1076 98.2%
2016 91.62 30th 1075 97.2%
2017 83.87 116th 1071 89.2%
2018 90.90 31st 1025 97.0%
2019 93.69 13th 1037 98.7%
2021 90.51 42nd 1050 96.0%
2022 83.83 117th 1067 89.0%
2023 88.89 54th 1067 94.9%
2024 82.51 126th 1061 88.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.85 8th 67 88.1%
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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 80.46 66th 721 90.8%
2019 91.18 18th 742 97.6%
2021 88.66 33rd 746 95.6%
2022 96.97 9th 748 98.8%
2023 94.01 12th 770 98.4%
2024 72.18 151st 790 80.9%
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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 52.66 368th 854 56.9%
2019 65.40 225th 874 74.3%
2021 86.43 36th 847 95.7%
2022 66.66 212th 859 75.3%
2023 77.83 92nd 871 89.4%
2024 46.41 496th 866 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.07 29th 997 97.1%
2019 94.51 9th 1002 99.1%
2021 89.15 48th 1004 95.2%
2022 77.67 170th 1017 83.3%
2023 85.99 72nd 1010 92.9%
2024 82.37 95th 1011 90.6%
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Rank History for Male students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.37 29th 997 97.1%
2019 90.86 29th 1002 97.1%
2021 87.54 58th 1003 94.2%
2022 85.79 79th 1017 92.2%
2023 88.16 48th 1011 95.3%
2024 78.71 166th 1012 83.6%
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Rank History for African American students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.82 31st 141 78.0%
2024 22.49 122nd 137 10.9%
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Rank History for White students at McKinley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.50 3rd 686 99.6%
2019 96.94 4th 718 99.4%
2021 90.76 26th 699 96.3%
2022 82.87 70th 704 90.1%
2023 89.97 26th 715 96.4%
2024 86.71 41st 727 94.4%
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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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for McKinley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 33 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 466
1989 448 28 2 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 483
1990 441 36 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 407 42 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 396 49 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 414 49 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 400 51 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 376 42 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 376 42 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 372 37 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 372 31 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 391 39 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 386 35 7 8 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 391 31 9 9 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 371 29 10 14 4 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 371 29 10 14 4 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 379 23 13 13 4 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 371 21 17 12 4 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 367 19 13 13 4 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 356 26 18 13 4 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 339 30 19 14 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2009 336 32 14 14 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 354 36 21 14 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 364 26 15 11 0 0 16 0 432
2012 358 32 16 14 0 0 14 0 434
2013 340 29 14 17 0 0 13 0 413
2014 330 32 17 15 1 0 11 0 406
2015 336 36 22 18 1 0 11 0 424
2016 332 36 17 21 0 0 16 0 422
2017 312 35 16 26 0 0 25 0 414
2018 306 26 15 26 0 0 25 0 398
2019 304 25 16 30 0 0 27 0 402
2020 318 21 17 24 0 0 27 0 407
2021 297 21 15 21 0 0 26 0 380
2022 301 23 11 14 0 0 27 0 376
2023 317 23 8 19 0 0 28 0 395
2024 301 33 9 14 0 0 29 0 386

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 466 24.6 18.9 4.5
1989 483 25.2 19.1 2.1
1990 484 19.8 24.4 1.7
1991 459 20.3 22.6 5.4
1992 455 21.8 20.8 5.9
1993 474 23.4 20.3 5.9
1994 461 22.4 20.6 6.1
1995 436 22.1 19.7 5.7
1996 436 22.1 19.7 5.7
1997 429 22.3 19.2 5.6
1998 422 22.8 18.5 5.2
1999 450 26.4 17.0 8.7
2000 438 24.4 18.0 7.3
2001 443 25.9 17.1 8.1
2002 428 26.0 16.5 3.7
2003 428 26.0 16.5 3.7
2004 432 25.2 17.1 4.2
2005 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
2006 416 26.3 15.8 n/a
2007 417 25.4 16.4 7.4
2008 405 24.2 16.7 7.2
2009 397 23.2 17.1 5.8
2010 425 23.5 18.0 6.6
2011 432 25.2 17.1 10.6
2012 434 24.9 17.3 14.5
2013 413 25.8 15.9 10.9
2014 406 27.2 14.8 8.9
2015 424 n/a n/a 8.7
2016 422 27.0 15.6 11.4
2017 414 26.1 15.8 11.6
2018 398 25.3 15.6 8.8
2019 402 24.6 16.3 12.7
2020 407 24.7 16.4 8.1
2021 380 25.1 15.0 13.2
2022 376 24.3 15.4 17.8
2023 395 24.7 15.9 13.9
2024 386 27.8 13.8 15.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 466 24.6 18.9 4.5
1989 483 25.2 19.1 2.1
1990 484 19.8 24.4 1.7
1991 459 20.3 22.6 5.4
1992 455 21.8 20.8 5.9
1993 474 23.4 20.3 5.9
1994 461 22.4 20.6 6.1
1995 436 22.1 19.7 5.7
1996 436 22.1 19.7 5.7
1997 429 22.3 19.2 5.6
1998 422 22.8 18.5 5.2
1999 450 26.4 17.0 8.7
2000 438 24.4 18.0 7.3
2001 443 25.9 17.1 8.1
2002 428 26.0 16.5 3.7
2003 428 26.0 16.5 3.7
2004 432 25.2 17.1 4.2
2005 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
2006 416 26.3 15.8 n/a
2007 417 25.4 16.4 7.4
2008 405 24.2 16.7 7.2
2009 397 23.2 17.1 5.8
2010 425 23.5 18.0 6.6
2011 432 25.2 17.1 10.6
2012 434 24.9 17.3 14.5
2013 413 25.8 15.9 10.9
2014 406 27.2 14.8 8.9
2015 424 n/a n/a 8.7
2016 422 27.0 15.6 11.4
2017 414 26.1 15.8 11.6
2018 398 25.3 15.6 8.8
2019 402 24.6 16.3 12.7
2020 407 24.7 16.4 8.1
2021 380 25.1 15.0 13.2
2022 376 24.3 15.4 17.8
2023 395 24.7 15.9 13.9
2024 386 27.8 13.8 15.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McKinley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $78 (0.7%) $10,387 (99.3%) $10,465
2020 $91 (0.9%) $10,397 (99.1%) $10,488
2021 $379 (3.3%) $11,118 (96.7%) $11,498

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 13th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 54th of 1067 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary)73.857.6
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)58.755.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary)80.372.9
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)6464.5
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary)75.980.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)5464.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary)82.875.4
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)58.961
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (McKinley Elementary)91.480.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa School District)72.373.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (McKinley Elementary)79.779
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Wauwatosa School District)65.267.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McKinley Elementary)72.762.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary)69.164.6
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)61.858.3
 3.5%
   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 Students402395
 1.7%
African American2523
 8%
American Indian00
Asian168
 50%
Hispanic3019
 36.7%
Pacific Islander00
White304317
 4.3%
Two or More Races2728
 3.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.7%13.9%
 1.2%


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McKinley Elementary ranks 126th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McKinley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitman Middle
High : West High

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended McKinley Elementary.

Students at McKinley Elementary are 78% White, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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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.

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