- Enrollment
- 2,917
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Channelview, TX
Mcghee El
Federal NCES profile for Mcghee El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481359000855
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcghee El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Channelview · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcghee El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcghee El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, TX.
School address
District: Channelview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481359000855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Mcghee El shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 481359000855 · Channelview, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 13.5:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Channelview H S (2,917 students)
Mcghee El shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 781 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 57.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcghee El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Channelview H
Channelview H S
2,917 students
- Alice Johnson 1,112
Alice Johnson J H
1,112 students
- Aguirre J H 933
Aguirre J H
933 students
- B H Hamblen El 886
B H Hamblen El
886 students
- This school 770
Mcghee El
770 students
- De Zavala El 634
De Zavala El
634 students
What this shows Mcghee El reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcghee El compares
Mcghee 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,441
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 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
African American 6.8%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Mcghee El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Channelview Isd reports $13,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcghee El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Johnson J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aguirre J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B H Hamblen El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Zavala El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcghee El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcghee El
How many students attend Mcghee El?
Mcghee El has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Channelview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcghee El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcghee El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Mcghee El?
86.2% of students at Mcghee El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcghee El?
The largest demographic group at Mcghee El is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Channelview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcghee El?
Mcghee El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mcghee El rank among elementary schools in Channelview?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcghee El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, 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 Channelview on the city page.
What other schools are in Channelview Isd?
Besides Mcghee El, Channelview Isd also operates Channelview H S (2,917 students), Alice Johnson J H (1,112 students), and Aguirre J H (933 students). See the Channelview Isd district page for the complete list.