- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mckay Creek Elementary School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 410951001105 · Pendleton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 20.4:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High School (763 students)
Mckay Creek Elementary School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mckay Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High School
763 students
- Sunridge Middl
Sunridge Middle School
672 students
- Sherwood Heigh
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
439 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
420 students
- This school 265
Mckay Creek Elementary School
265 students
- Pendleton Earl 197
Pendleton Early Learning Center
197 students
What this shows Mckay Creek Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckay Creek Elementary School compares
Mckay Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Pendleton Sd 16 reports $14,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~265 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.