- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Cook, NE
Mc Cook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mc Cook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317347001223
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mc Cook Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mc Cook · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mc Cook Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mc Cook, NE.
School address
District: Mc Cook Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317347001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mc Cook Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 317347001223 · Mc Cook, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 14.2:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Cook Senior High School (448 students)
Mc Cook Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mc Cook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Cook Senior
Mc Cook Senior High School
448 students
- This school
Mc Cook Elementary School
411 students
- Mc Cook Junior
Mc Cook Junior High School
305 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
181 students
What this shows Mc Cook Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mc Cook Elementary School compares
Mc Cook Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 30% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Mc Cook Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mc Cook Public Schools reports $13,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mc Cook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Cook Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Cook Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mc Cook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mc Cook Elementary School
How many students attend Mc Cook Elementary School?
Mc Cook Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Cook, NE. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mc Cook Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mc Cook Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Mc Cook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mc Cook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mc Cook Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Mc Cook, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mc Cook Elementary School?
Mc Cook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mc Cook Elementary School rank among public schools in Mc Cook?
By Resource Investment Index, Mc Cook Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mc Cook, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mc Cook Public Schools?
Besides Mc Cook Elementary School, Mc Cook Public Schools also operates Mc Cook Senior High School (448 students), Mc Cook Junior High School (305 students), and Central Elementary School (181 students). See the Mc Cook Public Schools district page for the complete list.