- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El
Federal NCES profile for Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482985010503
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El ranks #14 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 482985010503 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 12.7:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew 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 433
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El
433 students
What this shows Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El compares
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 17.6%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew 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 Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El
How many students attend Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El?
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El?
30.7% of students at Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El?
The largest demographic group at Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El?
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El ranks #14 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 Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew 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.