At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
395
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+24.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
McKinley Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Elgin, Illinois. The school enrolls 395 students. It is part of the SD U-46 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictSD U-46
County17089
CityElgin
ZIP60120
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171371001694
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment395
White7.1%
Hispanic / Latino87.6%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
7.1%
Hispanic
87.6%
Black
2.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.