- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellwood, IL
Mckinley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170576000250
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bellwood · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 304
- students enrolled
Mckinley Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bellwood, IL.
School address
District: Bellwood Sd 88 · Illinois
NCES ID 170576000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mckinley Elem School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 170576000250 · Bellwood, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt Middle School (614 students)
Mckinley Elem School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle School
614 students
- Grant Elem Sch
Grant Elem School
363 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
310 students
- This school
Mckinley Elem School
304 students
- Thurgood Marsh 229
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
229 students
- Early Childhoo 178
Early Childhood Center
178 students
What this shows Mckinley Elem School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elem School compares
Mckinley Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$20,709
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Two or More 4.6%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mckinley Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bellwood Sd 88 reports $20,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellwood
2 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elem School
How many students attend Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Mckinley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elem School is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in Bellwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bellwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bellwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bellwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellwood Sd 88?
Besides Mckinley Elem School, Bellwood Sd 88 also operates Roosevelt Middle School (614 students), Grant Elem School (363 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (310 students). See the Bellwood Sd 88 district page for the complete list.