Mckinley Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
316 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
57%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
34%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
316 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Elementary School is part of Gridley Unified School District.
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