McKinley Elementary

mk.centralunified.org/

720 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located in Fresno, California, is part of the Central Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and resources aimed at preparing students for middle school success.

Beyond its academic program, McKinley Elementary places a significant emphasis on character development and school culture. The school promotes values such as responsibility and respect, aiming to create a safe and inclusive space for all children. With a commitment to parent and community involvement, the school utilizes its online platform to keep families informed about upcoming events, district policies, and opportunities to support their children’s learning journey.

720

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	485
Black	65
Asian	106
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

Hispanic
485 (67.4 %)
Asian
106 (14.7 %)
Black
65 (9.0 %)
White
36 (5.0 %)
Two or More
25 (3.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)276-5232
Website:	http://mk.centralunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 112

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 102