- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
William Mckinley School 39
Federal NCES profile for William Mckinley School 39, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000903
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Mckinley School 39 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #35 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Mckinley School 39 has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Mckinley School 39 ranks #35 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
William Mckinley School 39 grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 180477000903 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 13.3:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
William Mckinley School 39 grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
William Mckinley School 39 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 386
William Mckinley School 39
386 students
What this shows William Mckinley School 39 reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Mckinley School 39 compares
William Mckinley School 39 is a growing 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, William Mckinley School 39 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Mckinley School 39 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Mckinley School 39's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
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Early Learning Center
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Victory College Prep Academy
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1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
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Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Mckinley School 39
How many students attend William Mckinley School 39?
William Mckinley School 39 has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley School 39?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley School 39 is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 School 39?
76.4% of students at William Mckinley School 39 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Mckinley School 39?
The largest demographic group at William Mckinley School 39 is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Mckinley School 39?
William Mckinley School 39 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 School 39 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, William Mckinley School 39 ranks #35 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides William Mckinley School 39, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.