McKinley Elementary

2401 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

www.smmusd.org/mckinley

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located in the heart of Santa Monica, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, balanced with a commitment to social-emotional learning, ensuring that students develop both intellectual skills and the character traits necessary for success in a diverse society.

The school is frequently noted for its active parental involvement and a robust enrichment program that often includes art, music, and technology integration. Its location on Santa Monica Boulevard places it centrally within the community, making it a neighborhood hub that prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. With a focus on cultivating a lifelong love of learning, McKinley Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

362

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	120
Black	38
Asian	47
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Hispanic
120 (33.1%)
White
119 (32.9%)
Asian
47 (13.0%)
Black
38 (10.5%)
Two or More
37 (10.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone:	(310)828-5011
Website:	http://www.smmusd.org/mckinley
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 71

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 79