Enrollment
570
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Jesse Mcgowen El
Federal NCES profile for Jesse Mcgowen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482985011172
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse Mcgowen El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #24 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesse Mcgowen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse Mcgowen El ranks #24 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesse Mcgowen El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jesse Mcgowen El
Jesse Mcgowen El is a mid-sized elementary school in Mckinney, Texas, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.3% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Texas average.
With 570 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 909 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #866, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students) and Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students) alongside Jesse Mcgowen El.
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 Jesse Mcgowen El compares
Jesse Mcgowen El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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
White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 20.2%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Jesse Mcgowen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mckinney Isd, which includes Jesse Mcgowen El.
$11,174
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 8.9%
Federal 9.6%
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 Jesse Mcgowen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesse Mcgowen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jesse Mcgowen El
How many students attend Jesse Mcgowen El?
Jesse Mcgowen El has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse Mcgowen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse Mcgowen El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jesse Mcgowen El?
30.3% of students at Jesse Mcgowen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse Mcgowen El?
The largest demographic group at Jesse Mcgowen El is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse Mcgowen El?
Jesse Mcgowen El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Jesse Mcgowen El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse Mcgowen El ranks #24 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.
Is Jesse Mcgowen El a good school?
Jesse Mcgowen El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Mckinney Isd?
Besides Jesse Mcgowen 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.
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