Enrollment
642
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Umatilla, OR
Mcnary Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnary Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411260001091
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnary Heights Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Umatilla · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnary Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnary Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Umatilla, OR.
School address
District: Umatilla Sd 6r · Oregon
NCES ID 411260001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcnary Heights Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcnary Heights Elementary School
Mcnary Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Umatilla, Oregon, enrolling 642 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Umatilla Sd 6r also operates Umatilla High School (466 students) and Clara Brownell Middle School (342 students) alongside Mcnary Heights Elementary 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 Mcnary Heights Elementary School compares
Mcnary Heights Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
White 26.0%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Mcnary Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Umatilla Sd 6r, which includes Mcnary Heights Elementary School.
$16,187
Per student
-10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 58.7%
Federal 17.5%
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 Mcnary Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clara Brownell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnary Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcnary Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Mcnary Heights Elementary School?
Mcnary Heights Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Umatilla, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnary Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnary Heights Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher 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 Mcnary Heights Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Mcnary Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnary Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnary Heights Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Umatilla, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnary Heights Elementary School?
Mcnary Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcnary Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Umatilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnary Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Umatilla, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Umatilla on the city page.
Is Mcnary Heights Elementary School a good school?
Mcnary Heights Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon 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 Umatilla Sd 6r?
Besides Mcnary Heights Elementary School, Umatilla Sd 6r also operates Umatilla High School (466 students) and Clara Brownell Middle School (342 students). See the Umatilla Sd 6r district page for the complete list.
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