- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, MI
Mckinley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263468007052
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Van Dyke Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263468007052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary School shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 263468007052 · Warren, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.6:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (489 students)
Mckinley Elementary School shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
489 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
378 students
- Marjorie Carls
Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
360 students
- This school
Mckinley Elementary School
327 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elementary School compares
Mckinley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$19,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 64.2%
Two or More 16.2%
White 12.5%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Mckinley Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Dyke Public Schools reports $19,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjorie Carlson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Similar 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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
2 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary School
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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?
91.9% of students at Mckinley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary School is African American at 64.2% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Dyke Public Schools?
Besides Mckinley Elementary School, Van Dyke Public Schools also operates Lincoln High School (489 students), Lincoln Middle School (408 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (378 students). See the Van Dyke Public Schools district page for the complete list.