- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauwatosa, WI
Mckinley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551599002086
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #2 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mckinley Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551599002086 · Wauwatosa, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 16.2:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Mckinley Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- Roosevelt Elem 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- This school 388
Mckinley Elementary
388 students
What this shows Mckinley Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elementary compares
Mckinley Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Mckinley Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Wauwatosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Underwood Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elementary
How many students attend Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Elementary?
12.7% of students at Mckinley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elementary is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elementary ranks #2 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Mckinley Elementary, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.