- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minot, ND
Mckinley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381303000443
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary School shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 9.2 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 381303000443 · Minot, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Mckinley Elementary School shrank from 81 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 9.2 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school 81
Mckinley Elementary School
81 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary School reports 81 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 North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 62% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 26% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 81 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Minot
3 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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary School
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has 81 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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?
45.7% of students at Mckinley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Mckinley Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.