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MCKINLEY ES
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SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25About MCKINLEY ES
MCKINLEY ES is an average-sized elementary school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, part of TULSA. The school serves 453 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 366 students per school, that is 24% larger than typical.
Within TULSA, which oversees 69 schools and 33,617 students, MCKINLEY ES is one campus in the system.
Demographically, MCKINLEY ES lists that 70% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 12% Black, 12% White, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 16% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.
Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 92% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Tulsa County (around 62%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.
Around the school, census data for Tulsa County shows median household earnings sit near $69,009, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. MCKINLEY ES is one of 180 public schools in Tulsa County (combined enrollment of about 113,616 students).
Nearest neighbor: MITCHELL ES, around 0.4 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around MCKINLEY ES.
Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.
Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at MCKINLEY ES has fell 16%, going from 539 students in 2018 to 453 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 63% to 70% across the same window.
Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.
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