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#5342 of 9,539 schools in CA
Based on limited data
Mckinley Elementary
Elementary School · Susanville Elementary · Susanville, CA
A Susanville Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2005 Fourth St., Susanville, CA 96130
- Math 52% proficient (2009)
- Reading 37% proficient (2009)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,880/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Susanville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,125
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susanville Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Thompson Peak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Richmond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Johnstonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Susanville Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckinley Elementary is listed in Susanville Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley Elementary
Mckinley Elementary is a public elementary school in Susanville, CA, part of Susanville Elementary, serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,342 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley Elementary
What grades does Mckinley Elementary serve?
Mckinley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 19.6:1. 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 #5,342 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mckinley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mckinley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Elementary has 52% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
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?
64.0% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lassen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (530) 257-5161
- Area population (ZIP 96130)
- 20,892
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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