Enrollment
499
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Mcgee Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Mcgee Elementary
James Mcgee Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pasco, Washington, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.5% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (28%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pasco's public schools, it stands alongside Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students): James Mcgee Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 21.1:1).
Pasco School District also operates Chiawana Senior High School (3,127 students) and Pasco Senior High School (2,590 students) alongside James Mcgee Elementary.
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 James Mcgee Elementary compares
James Mcgee Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco School District, which includes James Mcgee Elementary.
$16,004
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 70.8%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~499 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Mcgee Elementary a good school?
James Mcgee Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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