- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Holland, IL
Mckinley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173672001600
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in South Holland · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 176
- students enrolled
Mckinley Elem School has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, IL.
School address
District: South Holland Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173672001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Mckinley Elem School shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 173672001600 · South Holland, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 19.6:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood Elem School (321 students)
Mckinley Elem School shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 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
- Greenwood Elem
Greenwood Elem School
321 students
- Mckinley Jr Hi
Mckinley Jr High School
287 students
- This school
Mckinley Elem School
176 students
What this shows Mckinley Elem School reports 176 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$17,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Mckinley Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for South Holland Sd 150 reports $17,995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in South Holland
3 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elem School
How many students attend Mckinley Elem School?
Mckinley Elem School has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Holland, IL. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem School is 19.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% higher 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 African American at 90.3% of enrollment, 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 (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 South Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, 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 South Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in South Holland Sd 150?
Besides Mckinley Elem School, South Holland Sd 150 also operates Greenwood Elem School (321 students) and Mckinley Jr High School (287 students). See the South Holland Sd 150 district page for the complete list.