- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Arthur H Mcneil El
Federal NCES profile for Arthur H Mcneil El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482985008487
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur H Mcneil El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur H Mcneil El has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur H Mcneil El ranks #2 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Arthur H Mcneil El held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482985008487 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 10.5:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Arthur H Mcneil El held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Arthur H Mcneil El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- Dr Jack Cockri
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- This school 335
Arthur H Mcneil El
335 students
What this shows Arthur H Mcneil El reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur H Mcneil El compares
Arthur H Mcneil El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.8%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Arthur H Mcneil El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur H Mcneil El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur H Mcneil El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur H Mcneil El
How many students attend Arthur H Mcneil El?
Arthur H Mcneil El has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur H Mcneil El?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur H Mcneil El is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur H Mcneil El?
41.9% of students at Arthur H Mcneil El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur H Mcneil El?
The largest demographic group at Arthur H Mcneil El is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur H Mcneil El?
Arthur H Mcneil El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur H Mcneil El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur H Mcneil El ranks #2 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Arthur H Mcneil El, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.