Mckinley Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Attendance Zone: McKinley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Gridley school district, encompassing approximately 86.8 square miles around Gridley, CA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 341 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
No Better Students Will You Find- We’re Safe, Respectful, Responsible, n’ Kind!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Safe, Respectful, Responsible, n’ Kind!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzanita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
341 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Gridley Unified School District.
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