- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mc Kean, PA
Mckean El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mckean El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421065002039
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckean El Sch earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 319
- students enrolled
Mckean El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: General Mclane Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421065002039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mckean El Sch shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421065002039 · Mc Kean, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.3:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: General Mclane Hs (690 students)
Mckean El Sch shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mckean El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- General Mclane
General Mclane Hs
690 students
- James W Parker
James W Parker Ms
652 students
- Edinboro El Sc
Edinboro El Sch
414 students
- This school
Mckean El Sch
319 students
What this shows Mckean El Sch reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckean El Sch compares
Mckean El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Mckean El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for General Mclane Sd reports $16,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckean El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Mclane Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W Parker Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edinboro El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckean El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckean El Sch
How many students attend Mckean El Sch?
Mckean El Sch has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mc Kean, PA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckean El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckean El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckean El Sch?
34.4% of students at Mckean El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckean El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mckean El Sch is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Mc Kean, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckean El Sch?
Mckean El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in General Mclane Sd?
Besides Mckean El Sch, General Mclane Sd also operates General Mclane Hs (690 students), James W Parker Ms (652 students), and Edinboro El Sch (414 students). See the General Mclane Sd district page for the complete list.