WILLIAM MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William McKinley Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colton Joint Unified school district, located in Colton, CA with about 652 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, William McKinley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William McKinley Elementary School, located at 600 W. Johnston St. in Colton, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colton Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating supportive resources, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the academic demands of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, William McKinley Elementary functions as a key community hub for the local Colton area. The school places a high value on building partnerships with parents and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere. Through various school programs, extracurricular engagement, and a focus on social-emotional learning, the institution seeks to empower students to reach their full potential while nurturing a sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning.

For more information, contact William McKinley Elementary at (909) 876-4201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.