At a glance
Reported students
485
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
McKenna Elementary School: 485 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about McKenna Elementary School
McKenna Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Massapequa Park. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Massapequa Union Free School District. NCES reports 485 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (84.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. 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 McKenna Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.71 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Massapequa Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Unqua Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Fairfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
513 reported students
East Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
523 reported students
Lockhart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Birch Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
696 reported students
Mhs Ames Campus
Other · Grades 09–09
495 reported students
Public schools near McKenna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Elementary School Elementary · Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 523 | 0.5 mi |
| Lockhart Elementary School Elementary · Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 359 | 0.9 mi |
| Northwest Elementary School Elementary · Amityville Union Free School District | KG–02 | 525 | 1.1 mi |
| Unqua Elementary School Elementary · Massapequa Union Free School District | KG–05 | 496 | 1.2 mi |
| Albany Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Farmingdale Union Free School District | KG–05 | 536 | 1.3 mi |
| Charles E Schwarting School Elementary · Plainedge Union Free School District | PK–05 | 524 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKenna Elementary School
What grades does McKenna Elementary School serve?
McKenna Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Massapequa Union Free School District.
How many students attend McKenna Elementary School?
McKenna Elementary School reported 485 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 445 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKenna Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 485 students and 51.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McKenna Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKenna Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Massapequa Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McKenna Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.8% 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 McKenna Elementary School in?
McKenna Elementary School is part of Massapequa Union Free School District, based in Massapequa, NY, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McKenna Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Lake Elementary School (0.5 mi), Lockhart Elementary School (0.9 mi), Northwest Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.