- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gridley, CA
Mckinley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060005102012
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Gridley · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Gridley, CA.
School address
District: Gridley Unified · California
NCES ID 060005102012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060005102012 · Gridley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 21.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Gridley High (670 students)
Mckinley Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.9 → 16.6 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
- Gridley High
Gridley High
670 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
544 students
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle
423 students
- This school
Mckinley Elementary
341 students
- Esperanza High 23
Esperanza High (Continuation)
23 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary reports 341 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$16,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 35.2%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Mckinley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gridley Unified reports $16,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) | Smaller | 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Gridley
2 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gridley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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?
66.3% 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 58.1% of enrollment, in Gridley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Gridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Gridley, 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 Gridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Gridley Unified?
Besides Mckinley Elementary, Gridley Unified also operates Gridley High (670 students), Wilson Elementary (544 students), and Sycamore Middle (423 students). See the Gridley Unified district page for the complete list.