Enrollment
391
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckee, KY
Mckee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210294000617
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckee Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mckee · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckee Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mckee, KY.
School address
District: Jackson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210294000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckee Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckee Elementary School
Mckee Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mckee, Kentucky, enrolling 391 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (536 students) and Tyner Elementary School (393 students) alongside Mckee 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 Mckee Elementary School compares
Mckee Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 95.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Mckee Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Mckee Elementary School.
$12,766
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 63.1%
Federal 23.1%
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 Mckee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Gap Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnabus Home High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mckee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mckee Elementary School
How many students attend Mckee Elementary School?
Mckee Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckee, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckee Elementary School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Mckee Elementary School?
70.1% of students at Mckee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckee Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Mckee, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckee Elementary School?
Mckee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Mckee Elementary School rank among public schools in Mckee?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mckee, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mckee on the city page.
Is Mckee Elementary School a good school?
Mckee Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky 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 Jackson County?
Besides Mckee Elementary School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (536 students), Tyner Elementary School (393 students), and Jackson County Middle School (369 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.
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