- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlingame, CA
Mckinley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060648000584
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Burlingame · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Burlingame, CA.
School address
District: Burlingame Elementary · California
NCES ID 060648000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060648000584 · Burlingame, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 25.8:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students)
Mckinley Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.5 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
- Burlingame Int
Burlingame Intermediate
1,115 students
- This school
Mckinley Elementary
541 students
- Lincoln Elemen 415
Lincoln Elementary
415 students
- Washington Ele 410
Washington Elementary
410 students
- Franklin Eleme 357
Franklin Elementary
357 students
- Roosevelt Elem 311
Roosevelt Elementary
311 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary reports 541 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,474
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 541 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 33.3%
White 25.3%
Two or More 21.1%
Asian 20.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Mckinley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Burlingame Elementary reports $15,474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Burlingame
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 20.6:1 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlingame, CA. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Elementary?
9.4% 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 33.3% of enrollment, in Burlingame, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Burlingame?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Burlingame, 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 Burlingame on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlingame Elementary?
Besides Mckinley Elementary, Burlingame Elementary also operates Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students), Lincoln Elementary (415 students), and Washington Elementary (410 students). See the Burlingame Elementary district page for the complete list.