McKinley represents one of the oldest schools in the district. Its history dates to 1906 when it opened as a two-room schoolhouse at another location. McKinley Elementary opened in 1908 at its current location – which does not meet federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements– and underwent improvements 1910, 1954, 1958 and 1967.The school board voted in May to close McKinley due to low enrollment as part of a district-wide budget reduction strategy.