- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Susanville, CA
Mckinley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063855006472
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Susanville · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Susanville, CA.
School address
District: Susanville Elementary · California
NCES ID 063855006472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 063855006472 · Susanville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 18.9:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow View (318 students)
Mckinley Elementary shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 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
- This school
Mckinley Elementary
378 students
- Meadow View
Meadow View
318 students
- Diamond View M
Diamond View Middle
288 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elementary compares
Mckinley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.3%
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
$13,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 14.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Mckinley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Susanville Elementary reports $13,520 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamond View Middle | Similar size | 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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Susanville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Susanville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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?
55.9% 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 White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Susanville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Susanville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Susanville, 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 Susanville on the city page.
What other schools are in Susanville Elementary?
Besides Mckinley Elementary, Susanville Elementary also operates Meadow View (318 students) and Diamond View Middle (288 students). See the Susanville Elementary district page for the complete list.