Enrollment
411
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mc Cook Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mc Cook Elementary School
Mc Cook Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mc Cook, Nebraska, enrolling 411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 411 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 822 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mc Cook Public Schools spends $13,777 per pupil, 22% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mc Cook Public Schools also operates Mc Cook Senior High School (448 students) and Mc Cook Junior High School (305 students) alongside Mc Cook Elementary 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 Mc Cook Elementary School compares
Mc Cook Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mc Cook Public Schools, which includes Mc Cook Elementary School.
$13,777
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 39.6%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~411 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mc Cook on the city page.
Is Mc Cook Elementary School a good school?
Mc Cook Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska 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 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.
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