Enrollment
378
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley Elementary
Mckinley Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Susanville, California, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,395 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 756 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Susanville Elementary spends $12,139 per pupil, 26% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Susanville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow View (318 students): Mckinley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 22.7:1).
Susanville Elementary also operates Meadow View (318 students) and Diamond View Middle (288 students) alongside Mckinley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mckinley Elementary compares
Mckinley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susanville Elementary, which includes Mckinley Elementary.
$12,139
Per student
-26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 61.4%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mckinley Elementary a good school?
Mckinley Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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