McKinley Elementary School, Bakersfield CA (2026 List)

About McKinley Elementary

McKinley Elementary is a public school in Bakersfield, California, that teaches kids in grades K–6. It is in the Bakersfield City School District. There are between 700 and 780 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 21 students, which is normal for the district. McKinley Elementary has an academic program based on standards that helps students who need extra help with math, reading, and writing. Students who need help with their schoolwork or are learning English can get extra help. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. More than 85% of them are Hispanic/Latino, African American, White, or multiracial. Many of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money. According to USA News, only 20–25% of students in California are good at English Language Arts and 15–20% are good at Math. These numbers are below the state averages. Usually, the amount of money spent on each student is about the same as the amount of money the state and district give. McKinley Elementary is a stable community school in a central Bakersfield neighborhood where homes are not too pricey. The school is generally good at being open and helping students, and there are still ways for them to learn more.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 21%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 21% in Reading.

33

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

619

Total Students

$107129

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.17%

Asian 0.48%

Hispanic 75.93%

Black 16.16%

Two+ Races 0.81%

Native Am. 1.13%

White

5.17%

Asian

0.48%

Hispanic

75.93%

Black

16.16%

Two+ Races

0.81%

Native Am.

1.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 619

49.43%

306 Female

50.57%

313 Male

Student Population

619 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

McKinley Elementary Contact Information

Address

601 Fourth St., Bakersfield, CA, 93304

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Phone

(661) 631-5370

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Website

http://mckinley.bcsd.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Bakersfield City School District honored McKinley Elementary students and staff as part of their return to in-person learning for the 2025–26 school year. On the first day of classes, families and school leaders were happy that everything went smoothly and that the community was behind them.

FAQ

Q1: What time does the McKinley Elementary School office open?

Ans. The Bakersfield City School District usually sets the hours for school offices. Staff members are available to help parents and visitors on regular school days.

Q2. Does McKinley Elementary School offer transportation for students?

Ans. Depending on the distance requirements and routing availability in the district, eligible students may be able to ride the bus.

Q3. Do students get meals during the school day?

Ans. McKinley Elementary is part of district nutrition programs that provide breakfast and lunch. Families that meet certain requirements can get free or reduced-price meals.

Q4. What does the school do to help students come to class and be on time?

Ans. The school keeps track of daily attendance and works with families to encourage regular student participation through reminders and support services.

Q5. What safety rules do people on campus follow?

Ans. McKinley Elementary follows the district's safety rules, which include limited access to the campus, regular drills, and working with local safety officials.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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