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McKinley

325 South Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101

McKinley

325 South Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101

About McKinley

McKinley is a public school in Pasadena, California that serves about 616 students in grades K–8. There is about one teacher for every 23 students, which helps with structured instruction in elementary and middle school. McKinley has a wide range of students that reflect the different groups of people who live in Pasadena. The academic program includes lessons from basic elementary school all the way up to middle school with a focus on math and English Language Arts that are based on standards. Around 15% of students are good at math and around 32% are good at reading. Literacy outcomes are relatively robust, although overall performance suggests potential for academic advancement. Public money helps pay for all the programs and services for students. The school is in established neighborhoods in Pasadena, so it can work with the community and take part in events that happen there. McKinley has a wide range of grade levels and is still focused on improving core academic performance. This school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

McKinley Contact Information

Address

325 South Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Phone

(626) 396-5630

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 32% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
616
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5404 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McKinley

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 8.28%
Asian 6.66%
Hispanic 62.01%
Black 18.51%
Two+ Races 4.22%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
8.28%
Asian
6.66%
Hispanic
62.01%
Black
18.51%
Two+ Races
4.22%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 616
45.94%
283 Female
54.06%
333 Male

Student Population

616 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

616 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The McKinley PTA is getting ready for a science fair in 2026. Fourth and fifth graders will be able to show off their scientific and creative skills by doing experiments with their own hands. A Thursday, April 30, 2026, is when the event will happen. Students will show their work to their teachers, parents, and classmates. This will help them learn, feel better about themselves, and get involved in their community.

FAQ

Q1. Do McKinley Elementary School have programs in the arts and music?

Ans. Students at McKinley Elementary may be able to join a band, choir, or visual arts group.

Q2. What does McKinley Elementary do to encourage students to be responsible?

Ans. McKinley Elementary might use behavior programs that are used in all of the classrooms and in the whole school.

Q3. Does McKinley Elementary have school assemblies or parties?

Ans. McKinley Elementary may hold assemblies to honor accomplishments and celebrate student milestones.

Q4. Does McKinley Elementary encourage students to use technology to learn?

Ans. McKinley Elementary School may use digital devices, online resources, and interactive learning tools in its lessons.

Q5. What does McKinley Elementary do to get kids to be active?

Ans. McKinley Elementary might have PE classes, recess, and sports programs after school.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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