- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasco, WA
James Mcgee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James Mcgee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530657001860
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Mcgee Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Pasco · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Mcgee Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Mcgee Elementary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Pasco, WA.
School address
District: Pasco School District · Washington
NCES ID 530657001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
James Mcgee Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530657001860 · Pasco, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 20.8:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students)
James Mcgee Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
James Mcgee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chiawana Senio
Chiawana Senior High School
3,127 students
- Pasco Senior H
Pasco Senior High School
2,590 students
- Ray Reynolds M
Ray Reynolds Middle School
1,294 students
- Mcloughlin Mid 1,171
Mcloughlin Middle School
1,171 students
- Stevens Middle 956
Stevens Middle School
956 students
- This school 499
James Mcgee Elementary
499 students
What this shows James Mcgee Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Mcgee Elementary compares
James Mcgee Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 3% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 28.3%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, James Mcgee Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco School District reports $17,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Mcgee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiawana Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasco Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Mcgee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pasco
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chiawana Senior High School
Standard public school
3,127 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Three Rivers Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Columbia River Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Maya Angelou Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
Barbara Mcclintock Stem Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rosalind Franklin Stem Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 17:1 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Mcgee Elementary
How many students attend James Mcgee Elementary?
James Mcgee Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasco, WA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Mcgee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James Mcgee Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Mcgee Elementary?
43.5% of students at James Mcgee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Mcgee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James Mcgee Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Pasco, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Mcgee Elementary?
James Mcgee Elementary 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 James Mcgee Elementary rank among schools in Pasco?
By Resource Investment Index, James Mcgee Elementary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Pasco, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco School District?
Besides James Mcgee Elementary, Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students), Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students), and Ray Reynolds Middle School (1,294 students). See the Pasco School District district page for the complete list.