Needs Improvement
#2734 of 2,846 schools in PA
Mckinley EL Sch
Elementary School · Erie City Sd · Erie, PA
An Erie City Sd elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
933 E 22nd St, Erie, PA 16503
- Math 10% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinley EL Sch score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinley EL Sch 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$29,108
Median home value
$55,400
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
39.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16503; 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 EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Pfeiffer-burleigh SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| St Luke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Jefferson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 438 | 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.
Erie City Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley EL Sch is listed in Erie City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley EL Sch
Mckinley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Erie, PA, part of Erie City Sd, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,734 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley EL Sch
What grades does Mckinley EL Sch serve?
Mckinley EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mckinley EL Sch?
Mckinley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley EL Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley EL Sch rank in PA?
Mckinley EL Sch ranks #2,734 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mckinley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley EL Sch has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mckinley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Mckinley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Mckinley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Mckinley EL Sch 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (814) 874-6870
- Area population (ZIP 16503)
- 15,204
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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