- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, CA
Mckinley
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062994010533
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 062994010533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Mckinley held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 062994010533 · Pasadena, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 17.9:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students)
Mckinley held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mckinley in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Funda
Marshall Fundamental
1,689 students
- Pasadena High
Pasadena High
1,303 students
- John Muir High
John Muir High
1,206 students
- Blair High
Blair High
1,053 students
- Jackson Elemen 658
Jackson Elementary
658 students
- This school 538
Mckinley
538 students
What this shows Mckinley reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley compares
Mckinley held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
African American 17.5%
White 8.9%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Mckinley is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Unified reports $21,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Fundamental | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Pasadena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Field (Eugene) Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
San Rafael Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
411 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley
How many students attend Mckinley?
Mckinley has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley?
74.7% of students at Mckinley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley?
Mckinley has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley rank among elementary schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Pasadena, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Unified?
Besides Mckinley, Pasadena Unified also operates Marshall Fundamental (1,689 students), Pasadena High (1,303 students), and John Muir High (1,206 students). See the Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.