- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckenzie, TN
Mckenzie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckenzie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470279000983
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckenzie Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mckenzie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 552
- students enrolled
Mckenzie Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckenzie Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mckenzie, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Mckenzie Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 470279000983 · Mckenzie, TN Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckenzie Middle School (378 students)
Mckenzie Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Mckenzie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mckenzie Elementary
552 students
- Mckenzie Middl
Mckenzie Middle School
378 students
- Mckenzie High
Mckenzie High School
366 students
What this shows Mckenzie Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckenzie Elementary compares
Mckenzie Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 44% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Mckenzie Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckenzie reports $9,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckenzie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckenzie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckenzie Elementary
How many students attend Mckenzie Elementary?
Mckenzie Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckenzie, TN. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckenzie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mckenzie Elementary is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Mckenzie, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckenzie Elementary?
Mckenzie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Mckenzie Elementary rank among public schools in Mckenzie?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckenzie Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mckenzie, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mckenzie?
Besides Mckenzie Elementary, Mckenzie also operates Mckenzie Middle School (378 students) and Mckenzie High School (366 students). See the Mckenzie district page for the complete list.