Enrollment
434
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anna Mcdonald Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anna Mcdonald Elem School
Anna Mcdonald Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Manhattan, Illinois, enrolling 434 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Manhattan Sd 114 spends $11,094 per pupil, 35% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Manhattan Sd 114 also operates Manhattan Jr High School (615 students) and Wilson Creek Elem Sch (545 students) alongside Anna Mcdonald Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anna Mcdonald Elem School compares
Anna Mcdonald Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,094
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan Sd 114, which includes Anna Mcdonald Elem School.
$11,094
Per student
-35%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 35.1%
Federal 4.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manhattan on the city page.
Is Anna Mcdonald Elem School a good school?
Anna Mcdonald Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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