MCKINNEY ISD

MCKINNEY, Texas — 32 schools

23,342
Total Enrollment
32
Schools
$14,116
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MCKINNEY ISD operates 32 public schools serving 23,342 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 19 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 4 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 22,504 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Collin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,116 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 81.4% local, 8.9% state, and 9.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $83,184 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #916 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 32 schools offering Advanced Placement (81 AP courses district-wide), a 444.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.3% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% African American across the district's schools.

MCKINNEY ISD school enrollment varies 889× across entities

MCKINNEY ISD school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 2,668 students (highest), a spread of 2,665 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MCKINNEY ISD student-counselor ratio is 444:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MCKINNEY ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 25.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within MCKINNEY ISD is typically wider than the MCKINNEY ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.6%
Federal
8.9%
State
81.4%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
916 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Collin County county, where this district is located.

$1,582
Studio/mo
$1,648
1 BR/mo
$1,931
2 BR/mo
$2,431
3 BR/mo
$3,091
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$83,184
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 32 schools in MCKINNEY ISD.

White 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 17.0%
Asian 7.3%
Multiracial 7.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 32
Schools with AP
81 AP courses total
444.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MCKINNEY ISD

School Enrollment
Mckinney H S
2,668
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547
Mckinney North H S
2,387
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108
Faubion Middle
1,033
Dowell Middle
995
Leonard Evans Jr Middle
798
Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure El
661
Herman Lawson Early Childhood School
606
Naomi Press El
580
Jesse Mcgowen El
570
Slaughter El
554
Valley Creek El
498
Jose De Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega El
491
Glen Oaks El
478
Webb El
475
J B Wilmeth El
436
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El
433
Burks El
432
Dean and Mildred Bennett El
425
Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern El
415
Caldwell El
409
Earl & Lottie Wolford El
389
Roy Lee Walker El
381
Reuben Johnson El
378
C T Eddins El
372
Finch El
341
Arthur H Mcneil El
335
County Residential Center
92
J J a E P
4
Serenity High
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MCKINNEY ISD?

MCKINNEY ISD has 32 schools, including 4 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary, 4 other. Total enrollment is 23,342 students.

How much does MCKINNEY ISD spend per student?

MCKINNEY ISD spends $14,116 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #916 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in MCKINNEY ISD?

The average teacher salary in MCKINNEY ISD is $83,184 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MCKINNEY ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Collin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MCKINNEY ISD?

MCKINNEY ISD students are 38.3% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% African American, 7.3% Asian, averaged across 32 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MCKINNEY ISD?

MCKINNEY ISD has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #916 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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