Enrollment
541
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-83% 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 lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Burlingame, California, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.4% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the California average.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 870 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #805, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Burlingame's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary (415 students): Mckinley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 24.4:1).
Burlingame Elementary also operates Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students) and Lincoln Elementary (415 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlingame Elementary, which includes Mckinley Elementary.
$13,432
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 62.1%
Federal 3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~541 students)
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Mckinley Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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