- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckenna, WA
Mckenna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckenna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531014001714
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckenna Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 418
- students enrolled
Mckenna Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mckenna Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 531014001714 · Mckenna, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 17.4:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Mckenna Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mckenna Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yelm High Scho
Yelm High School 12
1,693 students
- Southworth Ele 671
Southworth Elementary
671 students
- Yelm Middle Sc 652
Yelm Middle School
652 students
- Ridgeline Midd 568
Ridgeline Middle School
568 students
- Fort Stevens E 462
Fort Stevens Elementary
462 students
- This school 418
Mckenna Elementary
418 students
What this shows Mckenna Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckenna Elementary compares
Mckenna Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Washington - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Mckenna Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yelm School District reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckenna Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southworth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckenna Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckenna Elementary
How many students attend Mckenna Elementary?
Mckenna Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckenna, WA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenna Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher 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 Mckenna Elementary?
58.4% of students at Mckenna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckenna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mckenna Elementary is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Mckenna, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckenna Elementary?
Mckenna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Yelm School District?
Besides Mckenna Elementary, Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students), Southworth Elementary (671 students), and Yelm Middle School (652 students). See the Yelm School District district page for the complete list.