McKinley Elementary

McKinley Elementary School, at 701 Paloma Ave., Burlingame, California 94010, is a public elementary school in the Burlingame School District. It serves students in kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment is 541 students. The student-teacher ratio is 27:1. The student body is 49.7% male and 50.3% female. According to state assessment data, about 68% of students met or exceeded math standards, and 68% met or exceeded reading standards. McKinley also stands out locally for its dual language immersion model, which gives the campus a more distinct instructional identity than a standard neighborhood elementary site. Its attendance pattern feeds into a defined public school pathway, giving the campus a clearer K-8 progression than some larger district setups. Local housing values average $2,694,998. Compared with many California elementary campuses, McKinley presents a more specialized public profile and fits naturally into searches for the best elementary school in California.

On October 24, 2025, McKinley Elementary will host its annual Harvest Festival, which celebrates the school's rich, active community through performances, activities and other fun things to do with your fellow students, family members and teachers. The Harvest Festival is designed to provide a chance for families to get together by highlighting how proud we are of our campus and as members of the school. The festival will be a great way to bring the school community together and have an exciting time!

Q1. What distinguishes your learning method from other schools'?

Ans. McKinley’s dual language immersion programme allows students to receive content taught both in English and in Spanish throughout their entire academic career.

Q2. Are there opportunities to be involved in school-sponsored activities?

Ans. Yes, the school provides multiple opportunities for students to become involved in our community through engaging with, performing in, and participating in many of our campus events.

Q3. How does the school keep parents informed about relevant information?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, email correspondence, and other communication methods to keep them informed of all events and news from the school.

Q4. Is McKinley Elementary concerned with supporting student creativity and process for being creative?

Ans. Students will have opportunities to pursue creativity through classroom projects, presentations and a variety of opportunities to express themselves through their participation in school sponsored events.

Q5. What kind of environment will families experience at McKinley Elementary School?

Ans. The school has created a family-oriented and welcoming environment for families to feel connected to the school and to actively participate in the community through their children.