MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McKinley Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 439 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 20 teachers, McKinley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

McKinley Elementary School, located at 14431 Stanford Ave. in Compton, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social-emotional development for students in their formative years. The school is integrated into the broader district’s mission, which emphasizes equitable access to quality education, the implementation of Common Core standards, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, McKinley Elementary typically reflects the initiatives and resources provided by the Compton Unified School District, which includes a focus on literacy, mathematics, and technological integration within the classroom. The school operates as part of a district committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, often involving community engagement, extracurricular opportunities, and efforts to address the diverse needs of the student population in the Compton area. For families seeking specific details regarding enrollment, current performance data, or upcoming school programs, the district’s official website at http://www.compton.k12.ca.us serves as the primary resource for official updates and administrative information.

For more information, contact McKinley Elementary at (310) 898-6320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.