Enrollment
249
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fergus Falls, MN
Mckinley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271188000581
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Fergus Falls Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271188000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley Elementary
Mckinley Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 249 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.3% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 249 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #268, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 755 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fergus Falls Public School District spends $11,669 per pupil, 24% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students) and Kennedy Middle School (558 students) alongside Mckinley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mckinley Elementary compares
Mckinley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$11,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Mckinley Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fergus Falls Public School District, which includes Mckinley Elementary.
$11,669
Per student
-24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 65.2%
Federal 14.9%
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.
How Mckinley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iq Academy 9-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Elementary?
39.3% of students at Mckinley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckinley Elementary rank among schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fergus Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fergus Falls on the city page.
Is Mckinley Elementary a good school?
Mckinley Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fergus Falls Public School District?
Besides Mckinley Elementary, Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students), Kennedy Middle School (558 students), and Iq Academy 9-12 (375 students). See the Fergus Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.
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