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What's the one class at McKinley Elementary every student should take?
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Enrollment
378
Elementary
DISTRICT 348 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUSANVILLE ELEMENTARY·NCES 063855006472
McKinley Elementary
2005 Fourth St., Susanville, CA 96130 · (530) 257-5161 · Lassen County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL378 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
265 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 160 | 42% |
| Grade 1 | 97 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 121 | 32% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Susanville Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like McKinley Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Elementary this school | 378 | 70.1% | N/A |
| Neal Dow Elementary Chico | 364 | 67.9% | 49.9% |
| Meadow Lane Elementary Anderson | 398 | 65.1% | 36.7% |
| C. Roy Carmichael Elementary Portola | 344 | 70.6% | 29.9% |
| Wheatland Elementary Wheatland | 380 | 65.8% | 44.3% |
| EV Cain Middle Auburn | 411 | 69.1% | 29.8% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where McKinley Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Lassen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 378 | #3,958 of 5,915 | #1 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.2:1 | #2,375 of 5,352 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.3% | #1,219 of 5,354 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.1% | #2,952 of 5,625 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.4% | #2,774 of 3,837 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
378
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
-55% since 1990-91, when it was 841
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
was 20.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 378 | 17 | 22.2:1 | 70% (265) |
| 2023-24 | 372 | 19 | 19.6:1 | 64% (238) |
| 2022-23 | 413 | 20 | 20.6:1 | 63% (261) |
| 2020-21 | 377 | 18 | 20.9:1 | 60% (228) |
| 2017-18 | 417 | 18.3 | 22.7:1 | 58% (241) |
| 2015-16 | 429 | 17 | 25.2:1 | 57% (244) |
| 2010-11 | 397 | N/A | N/A | 53% (210) |
| 2000-01 | 484 | 26 | 18.6:1 | 55% (265) |
| 1990-91 | 841 | 37 | 22.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McKinley Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (417 to 378); teachers down 7% (18.3 to 17).
About McKinley Elementary
McKinley Elementary is an elementary school in Susanville, California, reachable at (530) 257-5161. The student body numbers 378 students, from kindergarten through 2.
Susanville Elementary is responsible for 3 schools, McKinley Elementary included, with 984 students in all.
White students account for 52% of enrollment at McKinley Elementary. Other groups make up 22% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 5% Native American, and 4% Pacific Islander. Lassen County as a whole is about 67% White, so the school's share is lower. The chance that two students picked at random at McKinley Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 65%.
At McKinley Elementary, 17 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 22.2:1. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is about 22.3:1. Roughly 70% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 14 points above the 56% average for public schools in Lassen County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Lassen County, median household income is about $67,403, roughly 13% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. McKinley Elementary is one of 25 public schools in Lassen County, which together enroll about 3,757 students.
The nearest other public school, Lassen Community Day, is about 0.6 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
McKinley Elementary is coded as Town: Remote in federal locale data.
Enrollment at McKinley Elementary was 377 in 2020-21 and 378 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 20.9:1 to 22.2:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at McKinley Elementary. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Lassen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,356
Census ACS
Median income
$67,403
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
3,757 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Susanville Elementary
- Meadow ViewElementary · 318 students
- Diamond View MiddleMiddle · 288 students
Other schools in Susanville
- Lassen HighHigh · 816 students
- Meadow ViewElementary · 318 students
- Diamond View MiddleMiddle · 288 students
- Johnstonville ElementaryElementary · 211 students
- Richmond ElementaryElementary · 192 students
- Thompson Peak CharterCombined · 151 students
Other McKinley Elementary schools
55 other US public schools in 19 states are named McKinley Elementary. McKinley Elementary is the 26th largest of the 56.
- McKinley ElementaryStockton, CA · 705 students
- McKinley ElementaryFresno, CA · 671 students
- McKinley ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 628 students
- McKinley ElementarySan Gabriel, CA · 618 students
- McKinley ElementarySan Diego, CA · 588 students
Nearby schools
- Lassen Community Day0.6 mi · 5
- Credence High0.7 mi · 15
- Lassen High0.7 mi · 816
- Thompson Peak Charter1.1 mi · 151
- Diamond View Middle1.3 mi · 288
- Meadow View1.5 mi · 318
Frequently asked questions
About McKinley ElementaryHow many students attend McKinley Elementary?
McKinley Elementary enrolls approximately 378 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does McKinley Elementary serve?
McKinley Elementary serves grades KG-02.
How many teachers does McKinley Elementary have?
McKinley Elementary employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.
What is the student diversity at McKinley Elementary?
Student demographics at McKinley Elementary are roughly 52% White, 22% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is McKinley Elementary in?
McKinley Elementary is part of Susanville Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.