- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manhattan, IL
Anna Mcdonald Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Anna Mcdonald Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172427002639
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anna Mcdonald Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 434
- students enrolled
Anna Mcdonald Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Mcdonald Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manhattan, IL.
School address
District: Manhattan Sd 114 · Illinois
NCES ID 172427002639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Anna Mcdonald Elem School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 172427002639 · Manhattan, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Jr High School (615 students)
Anna Mcdonald Elem School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Anna Mcdonald Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Jr H
Manhattan Jr High School
615 students
- Wilson Creek E
Wilson Creek Elem Sch
545 students
- This school
Anna Mcdonald Elem School
434 students
What this shows Anna Mcdonald Elem School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anna Mcdonald Elem School compares
Anna Mcdonald Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Anna Mcdonald Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Manhattan Sd 114 reports $11,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anna Mcdonald Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Creek Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anna Mcdonald Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anna Mcdonald Elem School
How many students attend Anna Mcdonald Elem School?
Anna Mcdonald Elem School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manhattan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Mcdonald Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna Mcdonald Elem School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anna Mcdonald Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Anna Mcdonald Elem School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Manhattan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anna Mcdonald Elem School?
Anna Mcdonald Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anna Mcdonald Elem School rank among public schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Mcdonald Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manhattan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manhattan Sd 114?
Besides Anna Mcdonald Elem School, Manhattan Sd 114 also operates Manhattan Jr High School (615 students) and Wilson Creek Elem Sch (545 students). See the Manhattan Sd 114 district page for the complete list.