At a glance
Reported students
341
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
506
McKinley ES: 341 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. 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
- 343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about McKinley ES
McKinley ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Norman. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Norman. NCES reports 341 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 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 (56.9%) and multiracial (17.9%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. 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 ES
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.64 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.97
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White56.9%
- Hispanic10%
- Black1.2%
- Asian8.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.9%
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 Norman
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Truman Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
353 reported students
Truman ES
Elementary · Grades 03–05
303 reported students
Madison ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Lincoln ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
258 reported students
Jackson ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
434 reported students
Public schools near McKinley ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson ES Elementary · Norman | PK–05 | 434 | 0.7 mi |
| Monroe ES Elementary · Norman | PK–05 | 452 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln ES Elementary · Norman | PK–05 | 258 | 1.1 mi |
| Madison ES Elementary · Norman | PK–05 | 412 | 1.2 mi |
| Adams ES Elementary · Norman | PK–05 | 506 | 1.4 mi |
| Cleveland ES Elementary · Norman | PK–05 | 514 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKinley ES
What grades does McKinley ES serve?
McKinley ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norman.
How many students attend McKinley ES?
McKinley ES reported 341 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 343 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinley ES?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 341 students and 26.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McKinley ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKinley ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norman attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McKinley ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.8% 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 McKinley ES in?
McKinley ES is part of Norman, based in Norman, OK, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McKinley ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jackson ES (0.7 mi), Monroe ES (1 mi), Lincoln ES (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.