Enrollment
265
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pendleton, OR
Mckay Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckay Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410951001105
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckay Creek Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckay Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckay Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckay Creek Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckay Creek Elementary School
Mckay Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pendleton, Oregon, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pendleton Sd 16 spends $13,414 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pendleton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students): Mckay Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students) and Sunridge Middle School (672 students) alongside Mckay Creek 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 Mckay Creek Elementary School compares
Mckay Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Mckay Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pendleton Sd 16, which includes Mckay Creek Elementary School.
$13,414
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Mckay Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckay Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Pendleton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mckay Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Mckay Creek Elementary School?
Mckay Creek Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pendleton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckay Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckay Creek Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckay Creek Elementary School?
65.4% of students at Mckay Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckay Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckay Creek Elementary School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckay Creek Elementary School?
Mckay Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckay Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckay Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pendleton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pendleton on the city page.
Is Mckay Creek Elementary School a good school?
Mckay Creek Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. 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 Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Mckay Creek Elementary School, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students), Sunridge Middle School (672 students), and Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.
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