Enrollment
470
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CT
Mckinley School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090153000262
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT.
School address
District: Fairfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090153000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckinley School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckinley School
Mckinley School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fairfield, Connecticut, enrolling 470 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.0% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Osborn Hill School (446 students): Mckinley School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.8:1 vs 11.7:1).
Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students) and Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students) alongside Mckinley 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 School compares
Mckinley School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Asian 10.4%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Mckinley School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield School District, which includes Mckinley School.
$24,785
Per student
+4%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 15.4%
Federal 3.3%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Warde High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger Ludlowe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Woods Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Osborn Hill School
Standard public school
446 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
North Stratfield School
Standard public school
408 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Riverfield School
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Holland Hill School
Standard public school
385 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Sherman School
Standard public school
385 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Burr Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mckinley School
How many students attend Mckinley School?
Mckinley School has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley School is 11.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 School?
39.0% of students at Mckinley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley School?
Mckinley School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Fairfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Mckinley School a good school?
Mckinley School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 Fairfield School District?
Besides Mckinley School, Fairfield School District also operates Fairfield Ludlowe High School (1,367 students), Fairfield Warde High School (1,308 students), and Roger Ludlowe Middle School (764 students). See the Fairfield School District district page for the complete list.
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