McKinley Elementary

www.mckinley.sandiegounified.org/

588 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary, located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, is a neighborhood public school serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community environment. The campus serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing a balanced approach to education that integrates rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities designed to help students grow both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its classroom instruction, McKinley Elementary is known for its active community engagement and its dedication to the arts and technology. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. By leveraging its urban location, the school often promotes programs that connect students to the diverse cultural resources of the San Diego area, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

588

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	184
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	76
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
299 (51.0%)
Hispanic
184 (31.4%)
Two or More
76 (13.0%)
Asian
19 (3.2%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)282-7694
Website:	http://www.mckinley.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKinley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	144
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKinley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	51.9%
Male	281	47.8%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

McGill School of Success

McGill School of Success District

Charter School 108 Students

3025 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92102 (0.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th