- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottawa, IL
Mckinley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173030003139
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 364
- 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 #3 of 6 schools in Ottawa, IL.
School address
District: Ottawa Esd 141 · Illinois
NCES ID 173030003139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mckinley Elem School grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 173030003139 · Ottawa, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (387 students)
Mckinley Elem School grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.7 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
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
387 students
- This school
Mckinley Elem School
364 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle School
353 students
- Central Interm
Central Intermediate School
339 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
304 students
What this shows Mckinley Elem School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elem School compares
Mckinley Elem School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Mckinley Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Ottawa Esd 141 reports $18,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Ottawa
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wallace Elem School
Standard public school
420 students 15:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
387 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
304 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Rutland Elem School
Standard public school
70 students 7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park C C Elem School
Standard public school
44 students 4.4:1 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elem School
How many students attend Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottawa, IL. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elem School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Ottawa, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 schools in Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Ottawa, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ottawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottawa Esd 141?
Besides Mckinley Elem School, Ottawa Esd 141 also operates Lincoln Elem School (387 students), Shepherd Middle School (353 students), and Central Intermediate School (339 students). See the Ottawa Esd 141 district page for the complete list.