- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkins Park, PA
Mckinley Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420204005075
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Elkins Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Elkins Park, PA.
School address
District: Abington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420204005075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Mckinley Sch grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 420204005075 · Elkins Park, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 11.9:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Shs (2,692 students)
Mckinley Sch grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Shs
Abington Shs
2,692 students
- Abington Ms
Abington Ms
2,044 students
- Copper Beech S 860
Copper Beech Sch
860 students
- This school 596
Mckinley Sch
596 students
- Rydal El Sch 569
Rydal El Sch
569 students
- Highland Sch 452
Highland Sch
452 students
What this shows Mckinley Sch reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Sch compares
Mckinley Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Mckinley Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Sd reports $18,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abington Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Beech Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rydal El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Elkins Park
2 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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Sch
How many students attend Mckinley Sch?
Mckinley Sch has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkins Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Sch?
28.5% of students at Mckinley Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Sch is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Elkins Park, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Sch?
Mckinley Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Sch rank among elementary schools in Elkins Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Elkins Park, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Abington Sd?
Besides Mckinley Sch, Abington Sd also operates Abington Shs (2,692 students), Abington Ms (2,044 students), and Copper Beech Sch (860 students). See the Abington Sd district page for the complete list.