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#561 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 43% in state

Mckinley Elem

Elementary School · Abilene · Abilene, KS

An Abilene elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.

112 N Rogers, Abilene, KS 67410

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.9% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$12,745
Chronic Absenteeism15.1%

Students at Mckinley Elem score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mckinley Elem 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,584/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abilene), 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

$66,755

Median home value

$156,600

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abilene Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi15Compare →
St Andrews Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3PK–50.9 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Abilene

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mckinley Elem is listed in Abilene; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mckinley Elem

Mckinley Elem is a public elementary school in Abilene, KS, part of Abilene, serving approximately 205 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #561 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mckinley Elem

What grades does Mckinley Elem serve?

Mckinley Elem serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Mckinley Elem?

Mckinley Elem has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mckinley Elem rank in KS?

Mckinley Elem ranks #561 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Mckinley Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Mckinley Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Elem has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mckinley Elem a charter school?

No, Mckinley Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mckinley Elem a Title I school?

No, Mckinley Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Elem?

51.7% of students at Mckinley Elem 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
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Dickinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.1%
Area population (ZIP 67410)
10,177
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
42
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 67410; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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