McKinley Elementary

236 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School, located in the Mayfair neighborhood of San Jose, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Alum Rock Union School District. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. With a diverse student body, McKinley is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from various backgrounds through structured classroom instruction and targeted support services.

Beyond its core curriculum, McKinley Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school often utilizes its campus as a hub for local families, promoting a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the surrounding East San Jose community. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere and implementing programs designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school, McKinley aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills and confidence necessary for long-term academic success.

236

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKinley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	204
Black	2
Asian	27
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
204 (86.4 %)
Asian
27 (11.4 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
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:	Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Phone:	(408)283-6350
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 35

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 42