- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Mckinnon
Federal NCES profile for Mckinnon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063579010562
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinnon earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinnon has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinnon ranks #8 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rita Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063579010562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mckinnon held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063579010562 · Salinas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 20.9:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: John Gutierrez Middle (568 students)
Mckinnon held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mckinnon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Gutierrez
John Gutierrez Middle
568 students
- Gavilan View M
Gavilan View Middle
556 students
- Santa Rita Ele
Santa Rita Elementary
545 students
- La Joya Elemen
La Joya Elementary
498 students
- New Republic E
New Republic Elementary
482 students
- This school
Mckinnon
439 students
What this shows Mckinnon reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinnon compares
Mckinnon 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$16,217
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
Asian 3.2%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Mckinnon is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Rita Union Elementary reports $16,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinnon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gutierrez Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gavilan View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Rita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Joya Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Republic Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinnon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinnon
How many students attend Mckinnon?
Mckinnon has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinnon?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinnon is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Mckinnon?
72.8% of students at Mckinnon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinnon?
The largest demographic group at Mckinnon is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinnon?
Mckinnon has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Mckinnon rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinnon ranks #8 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rita Union Elementary?
Besides Mckinnon, Santa Rita Union Elementary also operates John Gutierrez Middle (568 students), Gavilan View Middle (556 students), and Santa Rita Elementary (545 students). See the Santa Rita Union Elementary district page for the complete list.