Mckinley Elementary School

1177 N. Eighth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
459 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5981 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mckinley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
98%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mckinley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #5981 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
459 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of El Centro Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Black History Month (Events)
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)
First Day of Women's History Month (Events)
March 01, 2025 (Saturday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (Events)
May 01, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month (Events)
June 01, 2025 (Sunday)

School Reviews

5   2/24/2016
As a kid i was bullied alot and the neighboor hood near there is 'bad' I personally wouldnt want you to go there but the school itself is 7/10 because the school is nice but they take forever to take care of bullying
- Posted by Student/Alumni - charl

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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