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Mckinley Elementary School vs. Live Oak Charter

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School Overview

School
Mckinley Elementary School
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Live Oak Charter
100 Gnoss Concourse Bldg. 1
Petaluma, CA 94952
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mckinley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Live Oak Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mckinley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Live Oak Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
385 students
250 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mckinley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Live Oak Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mckinley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Live Oak Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mckinley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Live Oak Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Live Oak Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2721 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#2317 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mckinley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Live Oak Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckinley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Live Oak Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mckinley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Live Oak Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mckinley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Live Oak Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
37
Grade 1 Students
36
28
Grade 2 Students
50
30
Grade 3 Students
47
30
Grade 4 Students
55
30
Grade 5 Students
64
21
Grade 6 Students
58
26
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Live Oak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Live Oak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Live Oak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Live Oak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Live Oak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Live Oak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Live Oak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Live Oak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Live Oak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Live Oak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mckinley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Live Oak Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Live Oak Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mckinley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Live Oak Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Live Oak Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mckinley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Live Oak Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Live Oak Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mckinley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Petaluma City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Live Oak Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Live Oak Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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