At a glance
Reported students
495
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
William McKinley Elementary: 495 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about William McKinley Elementary
William McKinley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Colton. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Colton Joint Unified. NCES reports 495 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.8%) and Black (1.8%). English learners represent 26.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking William McKinley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic95.8%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colton Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walter Zimmerman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
512 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
465 reported students
Cooley Ranch Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
530 reported students
Reche Canyon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
547 reported students
Mary B. Lewis Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
548 reported students
Gerald A. Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
565 reported students
Public schools near William McKinley Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Rogers Elementary Elementary · Colton Joint Unified | KG–06 | 602 | 0.7 mi |
| Ulysses Grant Elementary Elementary · Colton Joint Unified | KG–06 | 589 | 0.8 mi |
| Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary Elementary · Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 608 | 1 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Colton Joint Unified | KG–06 | 587 | 1.1 mi |
| J.P. Kelley Elementary Elementary · Rialto Unified | KG–05 | 661 | 1.2 mi |
| Alice Birney Elementary Elementary · Colton Joint Unified | KG–06 | 681 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William McKinley Elementary
What grades does William McKinley Elementary serve?
William McKinley Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Colton Joint Unified.
How many students attend William McKinley Elementary?
William McKinley Elementary reported 495 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 516 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William McKinley Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 495 students and 22.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William McKinley Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
William McKinley Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colton Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William McKinley Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is William McKinley Elementary in?
William McKinley Elementary is part of Colton Joint Unified, based in Colton, CA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William McKinley Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paul Rogers Elementary (0.7 mi), Ulysses Grant Elementary (0.8 mi), Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.