publicmiddlePK-8

Mckinley Elementary School

1 Colonnade Pl, Newark, NJ 07104, United States

+1 (973) 268-5270

http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/mck

2.4

Overall Rating

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Mckinley Elementary School Overview

About This School

Mckinley Elementary School is a public middle in Newark, New Jersey, serving 917 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 30% proficiency in ELA and 17% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 53 teachers with an average salary of $77,741 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The student body at McKinley Elementary School is composed of 55% male and 45% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 72% Hispanic, 27% Black, and 1% White.

917

Total Students

PK-8

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

53 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts30%

Mathematics17%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Mckinley Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

30%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%

17%

Mathematics

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Mckinley Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,741

City Avg: $76,011

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor:1

Mckinley Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.07%

Male

44.93%

Female

Total Enrollment: 917 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.2%

Hispanic71.54%

Asian0.22%

Black26.5%

Two or More Races0.22%

Native American0%

Mckinley Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Mckinley Elementary School

Q: What is Mckinley Elementary School?

A: Mckinley Elementary School is a middle public located in Newark.

Q: How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?

A: Mckinley Elementary School has approximately 917 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Mckinley Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Mckinley Elementary School - Newark, NJ

Quick Facts about Mckinley Elementary School
School Name	Mckinley Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	1 Colonnade Pl, Newark, NJ 07104, Newark, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 268-5270
Total Students	917
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	53
Rating	2.4/10
ELA Proficiency	30%
Math Proficiency	17%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Mckinley Elementary School

What is Mckinley Elementary School?

Mckinley Elementary School is a middle public located in Newark.

How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?

Mckinley Elementary School has approximately 917 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 17:1.

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