Very Good
#1039 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Mckinley Elem School
Elementary School · Ottawa Esd 141 · Ottawa, IL
An Ottawa Esd 141 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1320 State St, Ottawa, IL 61350
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Elem School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinley Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ottawa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,562
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Marquette AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Marquette AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 306 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ottawa Esd 141
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley Elem School is listed in Ottawa ESD 141; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley Elem School
Mckinley Elem School is a public elementary school in Ottawa, IL, part of Ottawa Esd 141, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,039 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley Elem School
What grades does Mckinley Elem School serve?
Mckinley Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley Elem School rank in IL?
Mckinley Elem School ranks #1,039 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mckinley Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mckinley Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Elem School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mckinley Elem School a charter school?
No, Mckinley Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley Elem School a Title I school?
No, Mckinley Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Elem School?
45.4% of students at Mckinley Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (815) 433-1907
- Area population (ZIP 61350)
- 23,999
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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