Mckinley Elementary School

2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mckinley Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 35-39%
  • : McKinley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Susanville, CA, encompassing approximately 809.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 31 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(09-10)
50-54%
56%
(09-10)
35-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.66
(22-23)
48.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 Janesville Elementary School, Johnstonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
378 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mckinley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Susanville Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 35-39%
  • : McKinley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Susanville, CA, encompassing approximately 809.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 31 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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