Enrollment
322
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530618001210
Mckenny Elementary — Olympia, WA
Federal NCES profile for Mckenny Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckenny Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mckenny Elementary reports 322 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Washington average and 51% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 403 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Olympia School District spends $19,238 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.4% from local sources (property taxes), 60.5% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mckenny Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 58% in Washington — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,238
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 402 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 322 Top 40% in Washington — larger than 60% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.2% -44% vs state
NCES ID 530618001210
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 403:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olympia School District, which includes Mckenny Elementary.
$19,238
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Similar other schools in Olympia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mclane Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
314 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
203 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mckenny Elementary
How many students attend Mckenny Elementary?
Mckenny Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a other school in OLYMPIA, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenny Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenny Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in OLYMPIA, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckenny Elementary?
Mckenny Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.