- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abilene, KS
Mckinley Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200318001061
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elem has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Abilene, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mckinley Elem shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 200318001061 · Abilene, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 17.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene High School (443 students)
Mckinley Elem shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene High S
Abilene High School
443 students
- Abilene Middle
Abilene Middle School
319 students
- Kennedy Elem
Kennedy Elem
276 students
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
218 students
- This school
Mckinley Elem
196 students
- Abilene Virtua 24
Abilene Virtual School
24 students
What this shows Mckinley Elem reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elem compares
Mckinley Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Mckinley Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene reports $12,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abilene Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abilene Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Abilene
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elem
How many students attend Mckinley Elem?
Mckinley Elem has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abilene, KS. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem is 17.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Elem?
46.8% of students at Mckinley Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elem is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Abilene, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elem?
Mckinley Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Mckinley Elem rank among public schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Abilene, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene?
Besides Mckinley Elem, Abilene also operates Abilene High School (443 students), Abilene Middle School (319 students), and Kennedy Elem (276 students). See the Abilene district page for the complete list.