- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Jesse Mcgowen El held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482985011172 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15.8:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Jesse Mcgowen El held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jesse Mcgowen 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 570
Jesse Mcgowen El
570 students
What this shows Jesse Mcgowen El reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesse Mcgowen El compares
Jesse Mcgowen El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,139
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 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.
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
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,547
- 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 (~570 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.