- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcgregor, TX
Mcgregor El
Federal NCES profile for Mcgregor El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482982003355
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgregor El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mcgregor · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgregor El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgregor El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mcgregor, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mcgregor El held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 482982003355 · Mcgregor, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 16.3:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcgregor H S (437 students)
Mcgregor El held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcgregor El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcgregor El
455 students
- Mcgregor H S
Mcgregor H S
437 students
- Isbill J H
Isbill J H
333 students
- Mcgregor Pri
Mcgregor Pri
270 students
- Challenge Acad 1
Challenge Academy
1 students
What this shows Mcgregor El reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgregor El compares
Mcgregor 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,996
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Mcgregor El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcgregor Isd reports $12,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcgregor El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgregor H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isbill J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgregor Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgregor El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcgregor El
How many students attend Mcgregor El?
Mcgregor El has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcgregor, TX. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcgregor El?
58.4% of students at Mcgregor El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgregor El?
The largest demographic group at Mcgregor El is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Mcgregor, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgregor El?
Mcgregor El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mcgregor El rank among public schools in Mcgregor?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgregor El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mcgregor, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mcgregor on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcgregor Isd?
Besides Mcgregor El, Mcgregor Isd also operates Mcgregor H S (437 students), Isbill J H (333 students), and Mcgregor Pri (270 students). See the Mcgregor Isd district page for the complete list.