McKinleyville Union Elementary

Located at 2275 Central Avenue in McKinleyville, California, the McKinleyville Union Elementary School District is an active, traditional public school system serving the coastal community within the Eureka-Arcata metropolitan region. Classified within a remote town setting, this non-charter district operates three dedicated school facilities focused on foundational and middle-grade education, spanning from kindergarten through eighth grade. The district offers an open, accessible learning environment for local families, maintaining strong community ties and providing educational leadership for the region with comprehensive information available through its main portal at mckusd.org.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a diverse student body of 840 pupils, ranging from robust kindergarten cohorts of 132 children to eighth-grade classes of 109 students. The demographic makeup reflects a rich tapestry of the surrounding region, encompassing White (466), multiracial (145), Hispanic (143), and American Indian (66) students, alongside Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander representation. Educational and operational needs are supported by a substantial workforce totaling nearly 214 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 77.6 FTE teachers, 27.6 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 109 FTE support staff personnel, ensuring a well-resourced environment tailored to academic progress, specialized instruction, and holistic student development.