Enrollment
176
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173672001600
Mckinley Elem School — South Holland, IL
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
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: South Holland Sd 150 · Illinois
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mckinley Elem School reports 176 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Holland Sd 150 spends $22,126 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.3% from local sources (property taxes), 34.7% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Mckinley Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 15% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,126
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 176 Top 15% in Illinois — larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173672001600
Student demographics
African American 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 90.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Holland Sd 150, which includes Mckinley Elem School.
$22,126
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 34.7%
Federal 15.0%
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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elem School
How many students attend Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has 176 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in South Holland, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School is 20:1, which is 37% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elem School is African American at 90.3%. The school serves a student body in South Holland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.