- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Finch El
Federal NCES profile for Finch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482985003358
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finch El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Finch El has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finch El ranks #4 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Finch El held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482985003358 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 10.7:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Finch El held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Finch 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 341
Finch El
341 students
What this shows Finch El reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finch El compares
Finch 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
White 10.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Finch El is less 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 Finch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finch 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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Finch El
How many students attend Finch El?
Finch El has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Finch El is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Finch El?
76.9% of students at Finch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finch El?
The largest demographic group at Finch El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finch El?
Finch El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Finch El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Finch El ranks #4 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 Finch 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.