- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owatonna, MN
Mckinley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272805001226
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- 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 #4 of 4 elementary schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 272805001226 · Owatonna, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 14.2:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students)
Mckinley Elementary shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owatonna Senio
Owatonna Senior High
1,468 students
- Owatonna Middl
Owatonna Middle School
1,015 students
- This school 510
Mckinley Elementary
510 students
- Lincoln Elemen 505
Lincoln Elementary
505 students
- Washington Ele 468
Washington Elementary
468 students
- Wilson Element 454
Wilson Elementary
454 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elementary compares
Mckinley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$13,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Mckinley Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owatonna Public School District reports $13,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owatonna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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?
44.6% 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 59.0% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Owatonna, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Owatonna on the city page.
What other schools are in Owatonna Public School District?
Besides Mckinley Elementary, Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students), Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students), and Lincoln Elementary (505 students). See the Owatonna Public School District district page for the complete list.