At a glance
Reported students
362
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
395.5
McKinley Elementary: 362 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
16.7:1 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
- 394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about McKinley Elementary
McKinley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Santa Monica. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Santa Monica-Malibu Unified. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, below 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 (33.1%) and White (32.9%). English learners represent 15.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking McKinley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.64 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White32.9%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black10.5%
- Asian13%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edison Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
404 reported students
Malibu Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
242 reported students
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
216 reported students
Will Rogers Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
522 reported students
Webster Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
178 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
552 reported students
Public schools near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified | KG–05 | 597 | 0.7 mi |
| Edison Elementary Elementary · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified | KG–05 | 404 | 0.8 mi |
| Brockton Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 189 | 1.2 mi |
| Grant Elementary Elementary · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified | KG–05 | 562 | 1.2 mi |
| Brentwood Science Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 224 | 1.3 mi |
| Will Rogers Elementary Elementary · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified | KG–05 | 522 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKinley Elementary
What grades does McKinley Elementary serve?
McKinley Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified.
How many students attend McKinley Elementary?
McKinley Elementary reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 394 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinley Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 362 students and 21.64 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 McKinley Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKinley Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Monica-Malibu Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of McKinley Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is McKinley Elementary in?
McKinley Elementary is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, based in Santa Monica, CA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McKinley Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Elementary (0.7 mi), Edison Elementary (0.8 mi), Brockton Avenue Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.