McKinley Elementary

388 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located at 110 Ellis St. in Petaluma, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Petaluma City Schools district. Situated in a charming residential area, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the town's emphasis on family-oriented values and academic growth. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, providing students from diverse backgrounds with the resources and guidance necessary to build a strong educational foundation during their formative years.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to student development, prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on small-community values despite being part of a larger district, McKinley Elementary encourages collaboration among teachers, parents, and students. With its convenient location in Petaluma, the school remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the middle school years.

388

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	171
Black	5
Asian	20
Two or More	21
American Indian	6

Hispanic
171 (44.2 %)
White
164 (42.4 %)
Two or More
21 (5.4 %)
Asian
20 (5.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.6 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)

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:	Petaluma City Elementary
Phone:	(707)778-4750
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 59

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 63