McKinley Elementary

253 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It is particularly recognized for its Mandarin Immersion program, which attracts families from across the district who are interested in bilingual education and cultural enrichment.

In addition to its academic focus, McKinley emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates social-emotional learning and active parent involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that organizes various enrichment activities, events, and fundraising efforts to support classroom resources. Located in a historic building, McKinley is highly regarded for its inclusive culture and its efforts to maintain close-knit relationships between staff, students, and the surrounding San Francisco community.

253

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	50
Black	16
Asian	18
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

White
121 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (19.8 %)
Two or More
47 (18.6 %)
Asian
18 (7.1 %)
Black
16 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)241-6300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 42

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKinley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKinley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	46.6%
Male	135	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)