- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevens Point, WI
Mcdill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcdill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551449001875
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdill Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdill Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdill Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mcdill Elementary grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 551449001875 · Stevens Point, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Mcdill Elementary grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mcdill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- This school 360
Mcdill Elementary
360 students
What this shows Mcdill Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdill Elementary compares
Mcdill Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Mcdill Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Center
Standard public school
373 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Bannach Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 12:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
276 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdill Elementary
How many students attend Mcdill Elementary?
Mcdill Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdill Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdill Elementary?
23.3% of students at Mcdill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcdill Elementary is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdill Elementary?
Mcdill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mcdill Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdill Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Mcdill Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.