- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muscatine, IA
Mckinley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192013001190
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Muscatine · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, IA.
School address
District: Muscatine Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192013001190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 192013001190 · Muscatine, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 12.3:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscatine High School (1,380 students)
Mckinley Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscatine High
Muscatine High School
1,380 students
- Susan Clark Ju 544
Susan Clark Junior High
544 students
- Jefferson Elem 441
Jefferson Elementary School
441 students
- This school 394
Mckinley Elementary School
394 students
- Madison Elemen 372
Madison Elementary School
372 students
- Grant Elementa 300
Grant Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elementary School compares
Mckinley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$12,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Mckinley Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscatine Comm School District reports $12,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan Clark Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Muscatine
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
372 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
293 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary School
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muscatine, IA. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 School?
52.5% of students at Mckinley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Muscatine, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in Muscatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Muscatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscatine Comm School District?
Besides Mckinley Elementary School, Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students), Susan Clark Junior High (544 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (441 students). See the Muscatine Comm School District district page for the complete list.