McKittrick Elementary

McKittrick Elementary is a primary school of micro-enrollment scale in McKittrick, California, overseen by McKittrick Elementary, serveing 61 students in grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 465 students per school, that is 87% leaner than typical.

McKittrick Elementary is a school of McKittrick Elementary, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, McKittrick Elementary shows that the largest single group is White, at 59% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 34% Hispanic, 5% Black. The wider county runs roughly 44% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, McKittrick Elementary has 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.3:1, putting McKittrick Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 38% of students at McKittrick Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Kern County (around 76%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

With demographic context factored in, McKittrick Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 57.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 50.9%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Kern County put median household income runs about $70,210, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. McKittrick Elementary is one of 279 public schools in Kern County (combined enrollment of about 197,431 students).

Nearest neighbor: Buttonwillow Elementary, around 10.4 miles off. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), McKittrick Elementary ranks 1st on composite proficiency, above the local average of 25.3%.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 21%: 77 students in 2018 compared to 61 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 75% to 59% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 12.2:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.