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McKinley Elementary School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · Newark Public School District

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About McKinley Elementary School

McKinley Elementary School is a public school in Newark, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 917 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Newark. There are about 17.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (53 teachers in all). It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County. There are 233 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1 Colonnade Pl, Newark, NJ 07104
Phone	(973) 268-5270
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	917
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	53
Students per teacher	17.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002318). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Marion P. Thomas Charter SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 12Newark · 0.3 mi Newark School of Global StudiesPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newark · 0.3 mi Franklin Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Newark · 0.4 mi Barringer High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newark · 0.4 mi Essex Co JdcPublic · Grades 8 to 12Newark · 0.4 mi Philip's Academy Charter SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 8Newark · 0.5 mi St Michael SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Newark · 0.5 mi Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Newark · 0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does McKinley Elementary School serve?

McKinley Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend McKinley Elementary School?

McKinley Elementary School reported 917 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 917 students and 53 teachers in federal data.

Is McKinley Elementary School a public or charter school?

McKinley Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McKinley Elementary School in?

McKinley Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is McKinley Elementary School located?

McKinley Elementary School is at 1 Colonnade Pl, Newark, NJ 07104. The phone number is (973) 268-5270.

How many other schools are near McKinley Elementary School?

There are 233 other schools within 5 miles of McKinley Elementary School in our directory.