- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Mckinley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 531011001700
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #5 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 531011001700 · Yakima, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.4:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Mckinley Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 403
Mckinley Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary School reports 403 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 8.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Mckinley Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary School
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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?
79.2% of students at Mckinley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary School?
Mckinley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary School ranks #5 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Mckinley Elementary School, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.