Enrollment
388
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley Elementary
Mckinley Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 388 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wauwatosa's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (396 students): Mckinley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 14.1:1).
Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students) and West High (986 students) alongside Mckinley Elementary.
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 compares
Mckinley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wauwatosa School District, which includes Mckinley Elementary.
$12,702
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mckinley Elementary a good school?
Mckinley Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin 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 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.
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