Mckinley Elementary School

1045 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mckinley Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mckinley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
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
1%
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 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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.
0.56
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
66%
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
9%
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

How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
326 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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