- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Slaughter El
Federal NCES profile for Slaughter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482985006953
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slaughter El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Slaughter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slaughter El ranks #19 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Slaughter El held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 482985006953 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 13.8:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Slaughter El held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Slaughter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- Dr Jack Cockri
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- This school 554
Slaughter El
554 students
What this shows Slaughter El reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slaughter El compares
Slaughter El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$11,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 27.3%
African American 15.2%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Slaughter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slaughter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slaughter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slaughter El
How many students attend Slaughter El?
Slaughter El has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slaughter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Slaughter El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Slaughter El?
48.4% of students at Slaughter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slaughter El?
The largest demographic group at Slaughter El is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slaughter El?
Slaughter El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Slaughter El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Slaughter El ranks #19 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Slaughter El, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.