Enrollment
476
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redwood City, CA
Mckinley Institute of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Institute of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063213004971
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Institute of Technology earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 22
- public schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Institute of Technology has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Institute of Technology ranks #4 of 22 public schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213004971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Institute of Technology compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley Institute of Technology
Mckinley Institute of Technology is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Redwood City, California, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 30% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #162, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Redwood City's middle schools, it stands alongside John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students): Mckinley Institute of Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 20.7:1).
Redwood City Elementary also operates John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students) and Clifford Elementary (698 students) alongside Mckinley Institute of Technology.
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 Institute of Technology compares
Mckinley Institute of Technology on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 96.0%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Mckinley Institute of Technology is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redwood City Elementary, which includes Mckinley Institute of Technology.
$19,381
Per student
+17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 22.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 Institute of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Institute of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar middle schools in Redwood City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Institute of Technology
How many students attend Mckinley Institute of Technology?
Mckinley Institute of Technology has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redwood City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Institute of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Institute of Technology is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Institute of Technology?
74.9% of students at Mckinley Institute of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Institute of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Institute of Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Institute of Technology?
Mckinley Institute of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley Institute of Technology rank among public schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Institute of Technology ranks #4 of 22 public schools in Redwood City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Redwood City on the city page.
Is Mckinley Institute of Technology a good school?
Mckinley Institute of Technology earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also less 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 Redwood City Elementary?
Besides Mckinley Institute of Technology, Redwood City Elementary also operates John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students), Clifford Elementary (698 students), and Hoover Elementary (675 students). See the Redwood City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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