McKinley Elem School in South Holland, IL

At a glance

Reported students

176

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

11th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

287

McKinley Elem School: 176 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

19.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 189
Teachers (FTE): 10
Student–teacher ratio: 18.9:1

What the reported data says about McKinley Elem School

McKinley Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in South Holland. It is one of 3 current school records connected to South Holland SD 150. NCES reports 176 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking McKinley Elem School

1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.7%
Students with disabilities: 12.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 80.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic8%
Black90.3%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Greenwood Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

321 reported students

McKinley Jr High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

287 reported students

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Public schools near McKinley Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Greenwood Elem School Elementary · South Holland SD 150	PK–03	321	0.4 mi
Eisenhower School Elementary · South Holland SD 151	02–03	274	1.3 mi
Wolcott School Elementary · Thornton SD 154	PK–08	249	1.5 mi
Madison School Elementary · South Holland SD 151	04–05	277	1.7 mi
Taft School Elementary · South Holland SD 151	PK–01	308	1.9 mi
New Beginnings Learning Academy Elementary · Dolton SD 149	KG–05	288	2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about McKinley Elem School

What grades does McKinley Elem School serve?

McKinley Elem School reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Holland SD 150.

How many students attend McKinley Elem School?

McKinley Elem School reported 176 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 189 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinley Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 176 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is McKinley Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

McKinley Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Holland SD 150 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of McKinley Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

80.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is McKinley Elem School in?

McKinley Elem School is part of South Holland SD 150, based in South Holland, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near McKinley Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenwood Elem School (0.4 mi), Eisenhower School (1.3 mi), Wolcott School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.