Enrollment
395
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, OR
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W Verne Mckinney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301172
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #10 of 18
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W Verne Mckinney Elementary School ranks #10 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W Verne Mckinney Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at W Verne Mckinney Elementary School
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 395 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (31%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hillsboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Quatama Elementary School (483 students): W Verne Mckinney Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 19.3:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside W Verne Mckinney 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 W Verne Mckinney Elementary School compares
W Verne Mckinney 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Oregon - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$15,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 59.2%
White 31.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, W Verne Mckinney Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes W Verne Mckinney Elementary School.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 W Verne Mckinney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W Verne Mckinney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Quatama Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Orenco Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 18:1 students per teacher
Witch Hazel Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
City View Charter School
Standard public school
409 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Imlay Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~395 students)
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Frequently asked questions about W Verne Mckinney Elementary School
How many students attend W Verne Mckinney Elementary School?
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W Verne Mckinney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W Verne Mckinney Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 5% 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 W Verne Mckinney Elementary School?
69.1% of students at W Verne Mckinney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W Verne Mckinney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W Verne Mckinney Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W Verne Mckinney Elementary School?
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 W Verne Mckinney Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, W Verne Mckinney Elementary School ranks #10 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is W Verne Mckinney Elementary School a good school?
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School earns 37/100 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 Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides W Verne Mckinney Elementary School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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