At a glance
Reported students
291
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
McKinley Elementary School: 291 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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
- 332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about McKinley Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Westfield. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Westfield Public School District. NCES reports 291 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 White (65.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking McKinley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.45 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.3%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black1%
- Asian12%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
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
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.
Other schools in Westfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
300 reported students
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
268 reported students
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
362 reported students
Tamaques Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
427 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
467 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
509 reported students
Public schools near McKinley Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Early Childhood Center Elementary · Westfield Public School District | PK–KG | 268 | 0.7 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Westfield Public School District | 01–05 | 509 | 1 mi |
| Tamaques Elementary School Elementary · Westfield Public School District | 01–05 | 427 | 1.1 mi |
| William J. McGinn Elementary School Elementary · Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District | KG–04 | 543 | 1.1 mi |
| Wilson Elementary School Elementary · Westfield Public School District | 01–05 | 362 | 1.3 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Westfield Public School District | 01–05 | 467 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKinley Elementary School
What grades does McKinley Elementary School serve?
McKinley Elementary School reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Westfield Public School District.
How many students attend McKinley Elementary School?
McKinley Elementary School reported 291 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 332 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 291 students and 30.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McKinley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKinley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McKinley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
2.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is McKinley Elementary School in?
McKinley Elementary School is part of Westfield Public School District, based in Westfield, NJ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McKinley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Early Childhood Center (0.7 mi), Franklin Elementary School (1 mi), Tamaques Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.