Mckinley Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025-26)

2401 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

( shown in map)

Top 20%

Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 393 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
: Top 20% in CA
: 59% (Top 20%)
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Mckinley Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mckinley Elementary School
Kind	62
1	53
2	63
3	57
4	81
5	77

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

393 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School
2023	403
2022	375
2021	417
2020	475
2019	475
2018	537
2017	537
2016	512
2015	499
2014	490
2013	485
2012	460
2011	439
2010	433
2009	422
2008	419
2007	398
2006	403
2005	411
2004	445
2003	425
2002	457
2001	467
2000	437
1999	457
1998	451
1997	436
1996	462
1995	444
1994	427
1993	409
1992	430
1991	440
1990	447
1989	460
1988	421
1987	493

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School
2023	23
2022	19
2021	21
2020	22
2019	22
2018	24
2017	24
2016	24
2015	23
2014	24
2013	29
2012	23
2010	24
2009	25
2008	28
2007	22
2006	23
2005	24
2004	24
2003	24
2002	27
2001	27
2000	25
1999	27
1998	26
1997	22
1996	20
1995	20
1994	18
1993	19
1992	20
1991	20
1990	19

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Motto

Extraordinary achievements for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap.

School Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Mckinley Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CA)

#1099 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School
2023	#1099
2022	#1108
2019	#1414
2018	#1667
2017	#2157
2016	#1887
2015	#1626
2013	#2253
2012	#2615
2011	#1363
2010	#1159

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

59%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	59%	34%	57%
2022	57%	33%	58%
2019	60%	40%	61%
2018	57%	39%	61%
2017	53%	38%	61%
2016	54%	37%	60%
2015	54%	34%	57%
2013	67%	59%	71%
2012	69%	59%	71%
2011	76%	58%	70%
2010	77%	56%	69%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

70-74%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2022	72%	47%	75%
2019	71%	51%	74%
2018	66%	50%	61%
2017	57%	48%	74%
2016	61%	48%	70%
2015	59%	44%	68%
2013	71%	57%	76%
2012	66%	58%	75%
2011	75%	56%	76%
2010	74%	54%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

50-59%

29%

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

21:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	18:1	22:1	19:1
2022	20:1	21:1	19:1
2021	20:1	22:1	21:1
2020	22:1	23:1	21:1
2019	22:1	23:1	21:1
2018	22:1	23:1	22:1
2017	22:1	23:1	22:1
2016	21:1	24:1	22:1
2015	22:1	24:1	23:1
2014	20:1	24:1	23:1
2013	17:1	24:1	22:1
2012	20:1	23:1	23:1
2010	18:1	21:1	21:1
2009	17:1	20:1	21:1
2008	15:1	18:1	17:1
2007	18:1	21:1	20:1
2006	18:1	20:1	21:1
2005	17:1	21:1	22:1
2004	19:1	21:1	22:1
2003	18:1	20:1	22:1
2002	17:1	20:1	22:1
2001	17:1	20:1	22:1
2000	17:1	21:1	22:1
1999	17:1	21:1	22:1
1998	17:1	21:1	22:1
1997	20:1	23:1	22:1
1996	23:1	25:1	24:1
1995	22:1	25:1	23:1
1994	24:1	25:1	24:1
1993	22:1	25:1	24:1
1992	21:1	24:1	24:1
1991	22:1	24:1	23:1
1990	24:1	24:1	23:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	15%	12%	9%
2022	12%	12%	7%
2021	11%	12%	7%
2020	10%	12%	7%
2019	10%	12%	7%
2018	9%	11%	7%
2017	9%	11%	7%
2016	9%	11%	7%
2015	8%	11%	7%
2014	8%	11%	7%
2013	9%	11%	7%
2012	11%	11%	7%
2011	12%	11%	7%
2010	11%	11%	7%
2009	10%	11%	6%
2008	11%	12%	7%
2007	12%	12%	8%
2006	10%	12%	8%
2005	10%	12%	8%
2004	8%	12%	7%
2003	8%	11%	7%
2002	7%	11%	7%
2001	8%	11%	7%
2000	7%	11%	6%
1999	6%	11%	6%
1998	7%	11%	7%
1997	5%	11%	7%
1996	8%	11%	7%
1995	7%	11%	8%
1994	6%	11%	8%
1993	4%	11%	8%
1992	3%	11%	9%
1991	6%	11%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

35%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	33%	55%	30%
2022	36%	56%	30%
2021	33%	56%	29%
2020	33%	55%	29%
2019	33%	55%	29%
2018	37%	54%	30%
2017	37%	54%	30%
2016	37%	54%	30%
2015	37%	54%	30%
2014	39%	53%	29%
2013	34%	53%	30%
2012	34%	52%	30%
2011	37%	51%	31%
2010	43%	50%	27%
2009	37%	49%	27%
2008	37%	50%	28%
2007	39%	49%	27%
2006	40%	48%	27%
2005	38%	47%	27%
2004	36%	46%	27%
2003	37%	45%	27%
2002	40%	44%	27%
2001	40%	43%	27%
2000	43%	42%	27%
1999	45%	41%	27%
1998	43%	40%	27%
1997	44%	40%	27%
1996	43%	39%	28%
1995	40%	38%	27%
1994	40%	37%	27%
1993	40%	36%	28%
1992	45%	35%	28%
1991	47%	34%	28%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	8%	5%	6%
2022	8%	5%	6%
2021	8%	5%	6%
2020	10%	5%	7%
2019	10%	5%	7%
2018	8%	6%	6%
2017	8%	6%	6%
2016	11%	6%	7%
2015	11%	6%	6%
2014	12%	6%	6%
2013	12%	6%	6%
2012	12%	6%	7%
2011	11%	7%	6%
2010	8%	7%	6%
2009	10%	7%	7%
2008	12%	8%	7%
2007	10%	8%	8%
2006	11%	8%	8%
2005	11%	8%	8%
2004	11%	8%	8%
2003	11%	8%	8%
2002	9%	8%	8%
2001	10%	8%	8%
2000	10%	9%	8%
1999	9%	9%	9%
1998	11%	9%	8%
1997	10%	9%	9%
1996	11%	9%	9%
1995	12%	9%	9%
1994	11%	9%	10%
1993	14%	9%	9%
1992	11%	9%	9%
1991	12%	9%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

35%

20%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	39%	21%	48%
2022	39%	21%	49%
2021	43%	22%	50%
2020	42%	23%	51%
2019	42%	23%	51%
2018	41%	24%	51%
2017	41%	24%	51%
2016	37%	24%	50%
2015	37%	24%	52%
2014	32%	25%	52%
2013	36%	25%	51%
2012	35%	26%	51%
2011	31%	27%	50%
2010	30%	27%	52%
2009	37%	28%	56%
2008	40%	29%	58%
2007	39%	29%	57%
2006	39%	31%	57%
2005	41%	31%	57%
2004	45%	32%	58%
2003	44%	34%	58%
2002	44%	35%	58%
2001	42%	36%	58%
2000	40%	37%	59%
1999	40%	38%	58%
1998	39%	39%	58%
1997	41%	39%	57%
1996	38%	40%	56%
1995	41%	41%	56%
1994	43%	42%	55%
1993	42%	43%	55%
1992	39%	44%	54%
1991	35%	45%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	5%	6%	7%
2022	5%	5%	8%
2021	5%	5%	8%
2020	5%	4%	6%
2019	5%	4%	6%
2018	5%	4%	6%
2017	5%	4%	6%
2016	6%	4%	6%
2015	7%	3%	5%
2014	9%	3%	6%
2013	9%	3%	6%
2012	8%	3%	5%
2011	9%	2%	6%
2010	8%	3%	8%
2009	5%	3%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.73

0.63

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	0.71	0.64	0.67
2022	0.70	0.63	0.66
2021	0.69	0.62	0.66
2020	0.70	0.63	0.65
2019	0.70	0.63	0.65
2018	0.68	0.64	0.64
2017	0.68	0.64	0.64
2016	0.71	0.64	0.65
2015	0.71	0.64	0.64
2014	0.72	0.65	0.64
2013	0.73	0.65	0.64
2012	0.74	0.65	0.65
2011	0.74	0.67	0.65
2010	0.71	0.67	0.65
2009	0.71	0.71	0.62
2008	0.68	0.65	0.58
2007	0.69	0.67	0.59
2006	0.68	0.66	0.59
2005	0.68	0.67	0.59
2004	0.66	0.67	0.59
2003	0.66	0.67	0.59
2002	0.64	0.67	0.58
2001	0.66	0.67	0.58
2000	0.65	0.67	0.58
1999	0.63	0.67	0.59
1998	0.65	0.67	0.59
1997	0.63	0.67	0.59
1996	0.66	0.67	0.60
1995	0.66	0.67	0.60
1994	0.65	0.67	0.61
1993	0.65	0.67	0.62
1992	0.64	0.67	0.62
1991	0.65	0.67	0.62

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

35%

54%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	30%	51%	24%
2022	24%	51%	22%
2021	26%	53%	19%
2020	26%	52%	20%
2019	26%	52%	20%
2018	28%	49%	19%
2017	28%	49%	19%
2016	28%	50%	20%
2015	31%	50%	22%
2014	36%	49%	21%
2013	38%	48%	25%
2011	35%	46%	20%
2010	35%	46%	20%
2009	32%	43%	19%
2008	34%	41%	20%
2007	34%	40%	18%
2006	35%	40%	19%
2005	35%	40%	17%
2004	37%	40%	19%
2003	36%	39%	18%
2002	29%	39%	15%
2001	35%	39%	17%
2000	36%	40%	18%
1999	40%	40%	21%
1998	53%	47%	27%
1997	58%	47%	24%
1996	57%	46%	26%
1995	53%	45%	24%
1994	46%	43%	19%
1993	61%	41%	23%
1992	52%	38%	22%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Mckinley Elementary School	California	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
2023	4%	8%	2%
2022	4%	7%	2%
2021	3%	6%	2%
2020	7%	7%	4%
2019	7%	7%	4%
2018	8%	9%	4%
2017	8%	9%	4%
2016	8%	9%	5%
2015	9%	9%	4%
2014	7%	9%	4%
2013	7%	7%	4%
2011	8%	8%	5%
2010	8%	9%	5%
2009	11%	10%	5%
2008	12%	10%	5%
2007	12%	10%	5%
2006	15%	9%	6%
2005	14%	9%	5%
2004	16%	9%	6%
2003	18%	9%	6%
2002	15%	8%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Elementary School's ranking?

Mckinley Elementary School is ranked #1099 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.

What schools are Mckinley Elementary School often compared to?

Mckinley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?

393 students attend Mckinley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

35% of Mckinley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Elementary School?

Mckinley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Mckinley Elementary School offer ?

Mckinley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Mckinley Elementary School part of?

Mckinley Elementary School is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Mckinley Elementary School located?

Mckinley Elementary School is located in the Mid City neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA.

School Reviews

Review Mckinley Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 16, 2025

2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?

A 2025 update on U.S. classroom sizes, policy battles, student outcomes, and whether class sizes continue to expand.

October 16, 2025

Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education

Explore how personalized learning is reshaping education in 2025—insights, policy, impact, and real-world models for students, parents, and educators.