Enrollment
169
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 380678000204
Mckinley Elementary School — Fargo, ND
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fargo 1 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mckinley Elementary School reports 169 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the North Dakota average and 21% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 169 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fargo 1 spends $18,379 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.6% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mckinley Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 46% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 20% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,379
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 169 Top 55% in North Dakota — larger than 45% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 8.2:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.1% +46% vs state
NCES ID 380678000204
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 8.9%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 169:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fargo 1, which includes Mckinley Elementary School.
$18,379
Per student
-17%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 15.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Osgood Elem School
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Independence Elementary School
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Kennedy Elementary School
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469 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Willow Park Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary School
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fargo, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 30% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Mckinley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary School is White at 64.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.