- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Monica, CA
Mckinley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063570006096
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Monica · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for California
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570006096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063570006096 · Santa Monica, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 15.7:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Mckinley Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- Lincoln Middle 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- Franklin Eleme 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- Grant Elementa 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- This school 362
Mckinley Elementary
362 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elementary compares
Mckinley Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$24,954
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 32.9%
Asian 13.0%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Mckinley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Monica
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Canyon Charter Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 0% 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 Elementary?
29.8% of students at Mckinley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in Santa Monica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Monica?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Mckinley Elementary, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), and John Adams Middle (806 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.