Mckinley Elementary School

500 First Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 291 students in grades 1-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#546 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
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70%
38%
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56%
49%
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40-44%
23%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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Asian
12%
11%
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Hispanic
13%
35%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
65%
37%
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Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.54
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(22-23)
5.2%
16.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
291 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Westfield Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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