- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Mcphee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcphee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001163
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcphee Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #13 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 302
- students enrolled
Mcphee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcphee Elementary School ranks #13 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mcphee Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 317284001163 · Lincoln, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Mcphee Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Mcphee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 302
Mcphee Elementary School
302 students
What this shows Mcphee Elementary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcphee Elementary School compares
Mcphee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 26% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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
14
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 27.8%
African American 16.2%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Mcphee Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcphee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcphee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcphee Elementary School
How many students attend Mcphee Elementary School?
Mcphee Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcphee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcphee Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcphee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcphee Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcphee Elementary School?
Mcphee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Mcphee Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcphee Elementary School ranks #13 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Mcphee Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.