Mckinley Elementary School

Mckinley Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
60 Thompson St,  Fairfield, CT
Fairfield School District
4.4
441 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Teresa S Gingrave
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
61%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
45%
Hispanic
32.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Black
8.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 18 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/7/2025
Principal is awful and bullies kids that try to play on playground after school. Additionally bullied the only black teacher at the school that all parents loved. Said teacher would show up early and stay late for her students. Booth can go back to Bridgeport. School has gone so far down hill.
5.0 parent
3/30/2023
I am so glad my child goes to McKinley. An absolutely amazing community. The student body is diverse, the teachers and administrative staff are caring and communicative, the PTA is active and there is a really strong sense of community among the students. My child has excelled academically here and...
5.0 parent
5/6/2021
My daughter just finished 5th grade in this school. They are very diverse school that know and teach how to respect the other and provide great education with compassion and respect. Teacher are great.
5.0 parent
3/5/2019
My Daughter is in 4th grade and she loves the teacher and the school.We loved McKinley ! Its a environment that teaches the kids to accept the differences and be respectful with every single person.

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Mckinley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Fairfield, CT and is served by the Fairfield School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 441 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Mckinley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $615,458. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fairfield Warde High School, Bridgeport Regional Vocational Aquaculture School, Bassick High School, and more. Learn more about what Fairfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mckinley Elementary School.

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