- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olympia, WA
Mckenny Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckenny Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530618001210
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckenny Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckenny Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckenny Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Mckenny Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 530618001210 · Olympia, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Mckenny Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mckenny Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- This school 322
Mckenny Elementary
322 students
What this shows Mckenny Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckenny Elementary compares
Mckenny Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 10.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Mckenny Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckenny Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckenny Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Olympia
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Griffin School
Standard public school
585 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
East Olympia Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative education program
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Touchstone
Standard public school
2 students 2:1 students per teacher
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckenny Elementary
How many students attend Mckenny Elementary?
Mckenny Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenny Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenny Elementary is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 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 Mckenny Elementary?
25.2% of students at Mckenny Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckenny Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mckenny Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckenny Elementary?
Mckenny Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
How does Mckenny Elementary rank among schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckenny Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Mckenny Elementary, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.