McKinley Elementary

552 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the suburban community of Burlingame, California. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is part of the Burlingame School District and is recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on social-emotional growth, creativity, and student engagement.

Beyond its academic reputation, McKinley is noted for having a vibrant and active parent community that supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The campus at 701 Paloma Ave. features a welcoming atmosphere designed to foster a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and clear communication between staff and families, McKinley Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining the close-knit, supportive culture characteristic of the Burlingame area.

552

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	158
Black	1
Asian	113
Two or More	120
Pacific Islander	1

White
159 (28.8 %)
Hispanic
158 (28.6 %)
Two or More
120 (21.7 %)
Asian
113 (20.5 %)
Black
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:	Burlingame Elementary
Phone:	(650)259-3870
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 88

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 92