McKinley Elementary School

Summary:

McKinley Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Norman, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 366 students. The school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Norman district and the state of Oklahoma in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.

McKinley Elementary has been ranked among the top 25 elementary schools in Oklahoma for the past several years, earning a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places the school in the top 5-7% of elementary schools in the state, a remarkable achievement. Additionally, McKinley has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15 students per teacher, which can contribute to more personalized attention and support for students. While McKinley outperforms the district and state averages, nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary and Cleveland Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in certain grade levels and subject areas.

The consistent academic excellence at McKinley Elementary is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and dedicated community support. By identifying and replicating the successful strategies employed at McKinley and other high-performing schools in the Norman school district, the district can potentially raise the academic standards across all its schools, providing more students with the opportunity to thrive academically.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

728 South Flood Avenue
Norman, OK 73069-3069

(405) 366-5914

District: Norman

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,191

Students who attend McKinley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Alcott Middle School
High:	Norman High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.7%

Two or more races:

17.2%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McKinley Elementary School ranks better than 93.6% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Norman School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), two or more races (17.2%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKinley Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 6^th best among 15 elementary schools in the Norman School District. (See more...)

Compare McKinley Elementary School employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKinley Elementary School is $10,191. 13 elementary schools in the Norman School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Norman:

SchoolDigger ranks Norman 97^th of 144 Oklahoma 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	OK State Percentile
2009	89.47	33^rd	840	96.1%
2010	81.73	82^nd	845	90.3%
2011	79.30	100^th	846	88.2%
2015	91.90	25^th	957	97.4%
2017	91.93	13^th	407	96.8%
2018	85.71	35^th	406	91.4%
2019	89.34	16^th	411	96.1%
2021	97.05	10^th	646	98.5%
2022	86.20	22^nd	323	93.2%
2023	87.58	17^th	276	93.8%
2024	90.68	25^th	389	93.6%

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Rank History for White students at McKinley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.39	13^th	403	96.8%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department 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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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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	Total
1988	252	5	12	0	7	n/a	n/a	276
1989	277	7	13	3	7	n/a	n/a	307
1990	293	12	14	3	13	n/a	n/a	335
1991	319	9	16	7	8	n/a	n/a	359
1992	312	10	9	9	23	n/a	n/a	363
1993	306	9	14	9	14	n/a	n/a	352
1994	297	12	12	10	12	n/a	n/a	343
1995	279	6	19	12	21	n/a	n/a	337
1996	279	6	19	12	21	n/a	n/a	337
1997	246	4	12	13	17	n/a	n/a	292
1998	251	10	16	10	20	n/a	n/a	307
1999	244	9	17	11	12	n/a	n/a	293
2000	238	6	16	11	19	n/a	n/a	290
2001	254	10	17	9	21	n/a	n/a	311
2002	277	13	12	7	25	n/a	n/a	334
2003	277	13	12	7	25	n/a	n/a	334
2004	242	10	16	11	25	n/a	n/a	304
2005	236	16	19	8	25	n/a	n/a	304
2006	244	10	17	11	27	n/a	n/a	309
2007	253	8	21	13	22	n/a	n/a	317
2008	233	12	24	16	31	n/a	n/a	316
2009	244	9	30	16	33	n/a	n/a	332
2010	238	11	27	15	30	n/a	n/a	321
2011	209	4	21	19	17	0	33	303
2012	188	5	19	22	18	0	37	289
2013	192	10	18	27	17	0	35	299
2014	197	6	11	22	14	0	41	291
2015	197	7	6	23	17	0	43	293
2016	217	4	6	24	16	0	54	321
2017	234	4	11	37	17	0	51	354
2018	248	6	21	42	17	1	58	393
2019	275	6	23	37	14	0	56	411
2020	285	11	28	40	11	0	60	435
2021	246	7	15	35	9	1	58	371
2022	246	9	18	32	15	1	58	379
2023	239	14	22	39	11	1	57	383
2024	215	13	20	37	17	1	63	366

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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	276	16.0	17.2	n/a
1989	307	16.2	18.9	n/a
1990	335	17.0	19.7	n/a
1991	359	20.1	17.8	n/a
1992	363	21.2	17.1	15.7
1993	352	22.7	15.5	n/a
1994	343	22.6	15.2	16.6
1995	337	23.1	14.6	16.3
1996	337	23.1	14.6	16.3
1997	292	19.5	15.0	13
1998	307	20.6	14.9	12.4
1999	293	20.8	14.1	15
2000	290	19.8	14.6	16.9
2001	311	20.2	15.4	21.2
2002	334	21.0	15.9	23.7
2003	334	21.0	15.9	23.7
2004	304	16.2	18.8	28
2005	304	19.7	15.4	24.3
2006	309	20.1	15.4	21.7
2007	317	19.6	16.2	20.8
2008	316	21.6	14.6	23.4
2009	332	21.5	15.4	25.9
2010	321	21.8	14.7	30.8
2011	303	20.8	14.5	27.1
2012	289	20.8	13.8	28
2013	299	20.0	14.9	32.1
2014	291	19.7	14.7	26.1
2015	293	19.0	15.4	30
2016	321	20.0	16.0	28.7
2017	354	22.7	15.5	30.2
2018	393	24.5	15.9	26
2019	411	27.0	15.1	25.1
2020	435	26.9	16.1	24.6
2021	371	27.8	13.3	29.1
2022	379	26.2	14.4	26.1
2023	383	25.4	15.0	30.3
2024	366	26.9	13.5	32.8

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	276	16.0	17.2	n/a
1989	307	16.2	18.9	n/a
1990	335	17.0	19.7	n/a
1991	359	20.1	17.8	n/a
1992	363	21.2	17.1	15.7
1993	352	22.7	15.5	n/a
1994	343	22.6	15.2	16.6
1995	337	23.1	14.6	16.3
1996	337	23.1	14.6	16.3
1997	292	19.5	15.0	13
1998	307	20.6	14.9	12.4
1999	293	20.8	14.1	15
2000	290	19.8	14.6	16.9
2001	311	20.2	15.4	21.2
2002	334	21.0	15.9	23.7
2003	334	21.0	15.9	23.7
2004	304	16.2	18.8	28
2005	304	19.7	15.4	24.3
2006	309	20.1	15.4	21.7
2007	317	19.6	16.2	20.8
2008	316	21.6	14.6	23.4
2009	332	21.5	15.4	25.9
2010	321	21.8	14.7	30.8
2011	303	20.8	14.5	27.1
2012	289	20.8	13.8	28
2013	299	20.0	14.9	32.1
2014	291	19.7	14.7	26.1
2015	293	19.0	15.4	30
2016	321	20.0	16.0	28.7
2017	354	22.7	15.5	30.2
2018	393	24.5	15.9	26
2019	411	27.0	15.1	25.1
2020	435	26.9	16.1	24.6
2021	371	27.8	13.3	29.1
2022	379	26.2	14.4	26.1
2023	383	25.4	15.0	30.3
2024	366	26.9	13.5	32.8

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 School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,579
2020	$8,272
2021	$10,070
2022	$10,279
2023	$10,191

Data source: Oklahoma 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 16^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 17^th of 276 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (McKinley Elementary School)	73	65	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	39	36	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary School)	71	62	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norman)	48	42	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (McKinley Elementary School)	66	53	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	35	31	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	24	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary School)	73	61	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norman)	45	41	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (McKinley Elementary School)	59	63	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Norman)	44	40	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (McKinley Elementary School)	57	56	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norman)	37	36	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (McKinley Elementary School)	55	54	1%
5th Grade Science (Norman)	41	42	1%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	411	383	6.8%
African American	6	14	133.3%
American Indian	14	11	21.4%
Asian	23	22	4.3%
Hispanic	37	39	5.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	275	239	13.1%
Two or More Races	56	57	1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.1%	30.3%	5.2%

Schools Near McKinley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
McKinley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	728 South Flood Avenue	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5914	366	27	13.5	32.8%	215 (58.7%)	13 (3.6%)	37 (10.1%)	20 (5.5%)	17 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	63 (17.2%)	90.7	25^th of 389 public elementary schools	93.6%		87.6	17^th of 276 public elementary schools	93.8%	8	79.0	75.0	77.0	77.0	73.0	67.0	58.0	$10,191
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Wylie Road	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5884	443	33	13.3	74.9%	182 (41.1%)	33 (7.4%)	147 (33.2%)	15 (3.4%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.9%)	28.9	304^th of 389 public elementary schools	21.9%					(n/a)	53.0	49.0		43.0	29.0			$10,743
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 McGee Drive	Norman	73072	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5927	483	34	14.3	56.7%	251 (52.0%)	36 (7.5%)	99 (20.5%)	4 (0.8%)	22 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (14.7%)	49.3	193^rd of 389 public elementary schools	50.4%		52.9	116^th of 276 public elementary schools	58.0%	77	62.0	58.0	56.0	47.0	50.0	37.0		$10,426
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 Classen Boulevard	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5904	268	21	12.5	63.1%	125 (46.6%)	21 (7.8%)	44 (16.4%)	8 (3.0%)	11 (4.1%)	2 (0.7%)	57 (21.3%)	46.8	210^th of 389 public elementary schools	46.0%		52.2	121^st of 276 public elementary schools	56.2%	89	70.0		60.0	39.0	35.0	45.0		$12,461
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 James Drive	Norman	73072	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5910	382	28	13.6	79.3%	130 (34.0%)	45 (11.8%)	78 (20.4%)	27 (7.1%)	29 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (19.1%)	11.2	367^th of 389 public elementary schools	5.7%					(n/a)			36.0			30.0	33.0	$12,090
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	817 Denison Drive	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5972	507	32	15.7	73.2%	197 (38.9%)	24 (4.7%)	165 (32.5%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (18.5%)	7.1	380^th of 389 public elementary schools	2.3%		16.5	264^th of 276 public elementary schools	4.3%	116		39.0	34.0	19.0	27.0	27.0		$9,707
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 North Sherry Avenue	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 366-5875	506	35	14.3	41.9%	310 (61.3%)	14 (2.8%)	79 (15.6%)	9 (1.8%)	23 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (14.0%)	67.9	110^th of 389 public elementary schools	71.7%		60.3	94^th of 276 public elementary schools	65.9%	16	76.0	60.0	61.0	71.0	61.0	49.0	45.0	$9,925
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 North Peters Avenue	Norman	73069	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5932	239	20	11.8	82.0%	103 (43.1%)	12 (5.0%)	72 (30.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (17.6%)	40.6	251^st of 389 public elementary schools	35.5%					(n/a)	66.0	49.0	47.0	50.0	49.0	33.0		$12,156
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 North Cockrel Avenue	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-5889	357	26	13.8	67.8%	164 (45.9%)	31 (8.7%)	61 (17.1%)	7 (2.0%)	23 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (19.9%)	24.2	323^rd of 389 public elementary schools	17.0%					(n/a)	44.0		47.0	38.0				$11,006
Dimensions Academy	Public	K-8	809 N Findlay	Norman	73071	Cleveland County	Norman	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 366-0545	211	20	10.3	64.9%	133 (63.0%)	16 (7.6%)	25 (11.8%)	4 (1.9%)	14 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)								(n/a)								$14,171

Frequently Asked Questions about McKinley Elementary School

What district is McKinley Elementary School in?

Norman

What schools do graduates of McKinley Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Alcott Middle School
High : Norman High School

How many students attend McKinley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended McKinley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of McKinley Elementary School?

Students at McKinley Elementary School are 59% White, 17% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% American Indian, 4% African American.

Is McKinley Elementary School a good school?

Yes. McKinley Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

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