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McKinley Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 601 Fourth Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304-2221

(661) 631-5370 · mckinley.bcsd.com

1/10
#5422
Rank 5422 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5353 · 6th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5285 · 8th percentile
Science1/10 · #5309 · 5th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

McKinley Elementary sits in one of Bakersfield's more working-class neighborhoods in the 93304 zip code, where families are deeply rooted in the community and the school reflects that close-knit character. Academics here are a work in progress, with test scores that trail much of the state, so families who prioritize strong performance may want to explore additional support resources or tutoring outside of school. That said, for families already planted in this part of Kern County, McKinley can be a familiar, accessible option within a neighborhood where affordability and community ties tend to matter most.

Student Demographics

283 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
222 (78%)
African American
47 (17%)
White
12 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners105 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged277 (98%)
Students with Disabilities47 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

628
Enrollment
35.3
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2822 · 53rd percentile

97 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found