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Mckinley Elementary
Elementary School · Gridley Unified
1045 Sycamore St., Gridley, CA 95948
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Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
19.8:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,000 of 9,539
In Gridley
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Gridley Unified
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Mckinley Elementary
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About Mckinley Elementary
Mckinley Elementary is a public elementary school in Gridley, CA, part of Gridley Unified. Mckinley Elementary serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Mckinley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,000 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
40% of students at Mckinley Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Mckinley Elementary Compares
See how Mckinley Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1045 Sycamore St., Gridley, CA 95948
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mckinley Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Richvale Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 9.5 miles away, in nearby Richvale), which scores notably higher. Another option is Luther Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Live Oak), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Encinal Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Live Oak), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gridley, see our Gridley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Middle Gridley | 0.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) Gridley | 0.3 mi | — |
| Wilson Elementary Gridley | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Gridley High Gridley | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Manzanita Elementary Gridley | 2.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Biggs Elementary Biggs | 3.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Biggs High Biggs | 3.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Luther Elementary Live Oak | 6.1 mi | 8.6 |
| FEATHER RIVER ADVENTIST SCHOOL Oroville | 4.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Feather River Adventist Oroville | 4.9 mi | — |
| Live Oak High Live Oak | 6.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Valley Oak Continuation High Live Oak | 6.4 mi | — |
| Live Oak Alternative Live Oak | 6.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Live Oak Middle Live Oak | 6.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Aubrey Jane Christian Academy Oroville | 6.6 mi | — |
| Richvale Elementary Richvale | 9.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Encinal Elementary Live Oak | 9.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Honcut Palermo | 9.0 mi | — |
| Palermo Palermo | 9.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Palermo Union Community Day (K-8) Palermo | 9.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95948 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,759
Median Home Value
$343,500
Median Rent
$1,162/mo
Population
11,118
College Educated
18.8%
Homeownership
56.1%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
35.7
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| Bonita Street Elementary Carson, CA | 6.2 |
| CRANE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Santa Barbara, CA | 6.2 |
| California Elementary West Covina, CA | 6.2 |
| Canoas Elementary San Jose, CA | 6.2 |
| Carlin C. Coppin Elementary Lincoln, CA | 6.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mckinley Elementary
What grades does Mckinley Elementary serve?
Mckinley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley Elementary rank in CA?
Mckinley Elementary ranks #5,000 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mckinley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mckinley Elementary a charter school?
No, Mckinley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mckinley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Elementary?
82.6% of students at Mckinley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (530) 846-5686
Resources & Links
District
Gridley Unified- District Enrollment
- 1,995
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,292
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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