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#1767 of 1,823 schools in IN
Mckinley Elementary School
Elementary School · South Bend Community School Corp · South Bend, IN
A South Bend Community School Corp elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
228 N Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinley Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), 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
$73,700
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony De Padua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| South Bend Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Bend Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #23 of 29
- District spending per student
- $17,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley Elementary School is listed in South Bend Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Bend, IN, part of South Bend Community School Corp, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,767 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley Elementary School
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School serve?
Mckinley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley Elementary School rank in IN?
Mckinley Elementary School ranks #1,767 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mckinley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mckinley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mckinley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mckinley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Elementary School?
76.6% of students at Mckinley Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (574) 393-3300
- Area population (ZIP 46617)
- 10,402
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 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.
- Reading/ELA 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.
- 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 46617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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