Enrollment
81
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Minot, North Dakota, enrolling 81 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 45.7% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the North Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 81 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 81 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Minot's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside Elementary School (307 students): Mckinley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students) and Central Campus School (1,085 students) alongside Mckinley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mckinley Elementary School compares
Mckinley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minot 1, which includes Mckinley Elementary School.
$15,116
Per student
-18%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 55.5%
Federal 15.2%
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.
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
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~81 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mckinley Elementary School a good school?
Mckinley Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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