- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Chicago, IN
William Mckinley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Mckinley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180288000375
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Mckinley Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in East Chicago · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William Mckinley Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Mckinley Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN.
School address
District: School City of East Chicago · Indiana
NCES ID 180288000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
William Mckinley Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180288000375 · East Chicago, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.4:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students)
William Mckinley Elementary School shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
William Mckinley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Chicago C
East Chicago Central High School
1,052 students
- This school
William Mckinley Elementary School
509 students
- Joseph Block M
Joseph Block Middle School
436 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary Sch
433 students
- Benjamin Harri 400
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
400 students
- Abraham Lincol 282
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
282 students
What this shows William Mckinley Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Mckinley Elementary School compares
William Mckinley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
African American 37.3%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, William Mckinley Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of East Chicago reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Mckinley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Block Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Mckinley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in East Chicago
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Standard public school
495 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elementary Sch
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Standard public school
424 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Standard public school
400 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
282 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Mckinley Elementary School
How many students attend William Mckinley Elementary School?
William Mckinley Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Chicago, IN. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 William Mckinley Elementary School?
79.7% of students at William Mckinley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Mckinley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Mckinley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in East Chicago, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Mckinley Elementary School?
William Mckinley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 William Mckinley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in East Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, William Mckinley Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of East Chicago?
Besides William Mckinley Elementary School, School City of East Chicago also operates East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students), Joseph Block Middle School (436 students), and George Washington Elementary Sch (433 students). See the School City of East Chicago district page for the complete list.