- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, SD
Mckinley Elementary - 06
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary - 06, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467662000713
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary - 06 earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary - 06 has class sizes larger than 80% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary - 06 ranks #1 of 3 schools in Watertown, SD.
School address
District: Watertown School District 14-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467662000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary - 06 grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 467662000713 · Watertown, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 16.4:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students)
Mckinley Elementary - 06 grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary - 06 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School - 01
1,222 students
- Watertown Midd
Watertown Middle School - 02
575 students
- Watertown Inte
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
532 students
- Lincoln Elemen 361
Lincoln Elementary - 05
361 students
- Jefferson Elem 333
Jefferson Elementary - 09
333 students
- This school 296
Mckinley Elementary - 06
296 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary - 06 reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elementary - 06 compares
Mckinley Elementary - 06 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 47% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Mckinley Elementary - 06 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown School District 14-4 reports $10,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Elementary - 06 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown Middle School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown Intermediate School - 13 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Elementary - 06's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary - 06
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary - 06?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, SD. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary - 06?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary - 06 is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Elementary - 06?
42.3% of students at Mckinley Elementary - 06 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary - 06?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary - 06 is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Watertown, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary - 06?
Mckinley Elementary - 06 has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Elementary - 06 rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary - 06 ranks #1 of 3 schools in Watertown, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?
Besides Mckinley Elementary - 06, Watertown School District 14-4 also operates Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students), Watertown Middle School - 02 (575 students), and Watertown Intermediate School - 13 (532 students). See the Watertown School District 14-4 district page for the complete list.