Walt Disney Elementary vs William McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walt Disney Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
William McKinley Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
| Measure | Walt Disney Elementary Burbank, California | William McKinley Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 5,693 | #1759 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17688 of 50,301 | #23290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 419 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Disney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 52.7).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 37.3%).
- •William McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.6).
- •William McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 419.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walt Disney Elementary better than William McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Disney Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 52.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Walt Disney Elementary and William McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walt Disney Elementary: 419. William McKinley Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walt Disney Elementary and William McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Walt Disney Elementary is 1323rd of 5,693 and William McKinley Elementary is 1759th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).