Built in 1980, William McKinley Elementary School a public institution in the Burbank Unified School District named after the 25th president of the United States. Located at 349 West Valencia Avenue, the school enrolls 467 students and serves transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. William McKinley is a highly rated school and was awarded the California Distinguished School and California Exemplary Arts School award in 2020.
William McKinley initially evaluates all students through the English Learner Program, a student evaluation system based upon the student’s proficiency to listen, speak, read and write in English. This program supports proper placement of each child for optimum learning. In addition, the school offers the Gifted and Talented Education Program for students in third to fifth grades.
Core classes of math, language arts and science are offered, as well as afterschool activities such as the McKinley student council. Students from first to fifth grades serve on the council and each student represents their respective grade level. The council meets monthly, and each student learns leadership skills and community service. Afterschool childcare is provided through the Afterschool Daze program, the Boys and Girls Club and “Around the Bell,” which is a parent-sponsored organization providing childcare before and after school.
William McKinley Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
349 W Valencia Ave,
Burbank, CA
Burbank Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Liz Costella
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
44%
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Math Proficiency
34%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
19
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Full Time Teachers
19
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Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
16.4%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
8.1%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.7%
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Female
47.3%
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Hispanic
55.7%
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White
24.3%
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Two or more races
8.9%
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Asian
3.9%
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Filipino
1.4%
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Black
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/30/2025
I am a parent of a kindergartener at McKinley Elementary, and I can truly say this is one of the best schools I have ever experienced. My older son has attended different schools, both private and charter, and McKinley stands out as the most organized, welcoming, and supportive.The staff are always...
3/11/2020
The school has been a terrific place for our children. We chose to enroll our kids in the Dual Immersion program in Burbank and selected this school over Disney (both of which we liked). The principal has assembled a great team and is truly passionate about ensuring kids at the school receive a grea...
10/31/2017
The Spanish dual immersion program is terrific. All the teachers in the school seems to have a strong sense of comraderie. One benefit of a small school is that Principal Costella meets with each student to introduce herself and find out more about the student. She makes an effort to know students b...
8/22/2017
WE have had a great experience in the Dual Spanish Immersion Program.
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William McKinley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Burbank, CA and is served by the Burbank Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 440 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. William McKinley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,280,211. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burbank USD Community Day, John Burroughs High School, Burbank High School, and more. Learn more about what Burbank has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William McKinley Elementary School.