At a glance
Reported students
628
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
454.5
McKinley Elementary: 628 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about McKinley Elementary
McKinley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Baton Rouge. It is one of 74 current school records connected to East Baton Rouge Parish. NCES reports 628 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 (72.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking McKinley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.79 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black72.8%
- Asian8.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
Other schools in East Baton Rouge Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 reported students
Woodlawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Inspire Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
658 reported students
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Shenandoah Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
584 reported students
Broadmoor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
579 reported students
Public schools near McKinley Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dufrocq School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 431 | 1.9 mi |
| B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 557 | 2.4 mi |
| Highland Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 288 | 2.8 mi |
| Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | PK–05 | 453 | 3 mi |
| Park Elementary School Elementary · East Baton Rouge Parish | KG–08 | 300 | 3 mi |
| Port Allen Elementary School Elementary · West Baton Rouge Parish | PK–02 | 345 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKinley Elementary
What grades does McKinley Elementary serve?
McKinley Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Baton Rouge Parish.
How many students attend McKinley Elementary?
McKinley Elementary reported 628 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinley Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 628 students and 48.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McKinley Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKinley Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Baton Rouge Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McKinley Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.2% 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 Elementary in?
McKinley Elementary is part of East Baton Rouge Parish, based in Baton Rouge, LA, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McKinley Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Dufrocq School (1.9 mi), B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet (2.4 mi), Highland Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.