- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Platte, NE
Mcdonald Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002201328
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonald Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mcdonald Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 310002201328 · North Platte, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 20.6:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte High School (1,145 students)
Mcdonald Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mcdonald Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Platte H
North Platte High School
1,145 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
513 students
- Jefferson Elem 329
Jefferson Elementary School
329 students
- Lincoln Elemen 316
Lincoln Elementary School
316 students
- Madison Middle 263
Madison Middle School
263 students
- This school 247
Mcdonald Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Mcdonald Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonald Elementary School compares
Mcdonald Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 53% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 7% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,735
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
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Mcdonald Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Platte Public Schools reports $13,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald Elementary School
How many students attend Mcdonald Elementary School?
Mcdonald Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Platte, NE. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 53% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonald Elementary School?
28.6% of students at Mcdonald Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald Elementary School?
Mcdonald Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdonald Elementary School rank among schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Platte on the city page.
What other schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Mcdonald Elementary School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.