- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Dean and Mildred Bennett El
Federal NCES profile for Dean and Mildred Bennett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482985009167
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean and Mildred Bennett El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dean and Mildred Bennett El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean and Mildred Bennett El ranks #10 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Dean and Mildred Bennett El shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 482985009167 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 12.1:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Dean and Mildred Bennett El shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dean and Mildred Bennett 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 425
Dean and Mildred Bennett El
425 students
What this shows Dean and Mildred Bennett El reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean and Mildred Bennett El compares
Dean and Mildred Bennett El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Asian 11.8%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Dean and Mildred Bennett 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 Dean and Mildred Bennett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean and Mildred Bennett 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dean and Mildred Bennett El
How many students attend Dean and Mildred Bennett El?
Dean and Mildred Bennett El has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean and Mildred Bennett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean and Mildred Bennett El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Dean and Mildred Bennett El?
12.5% of students at Dean and Mildred Bennett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean and Mildred Bennett El?
The largest demographic group at Dean and Mildred Bennett El is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean and Mildred Bennett El?
Dean and Mildred Bennett El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Dean and Mildred Bennett El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean and Mildred Bennett El ranks #10 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 Dean and Mildred Bennett 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.