At a glance
Reported students
570
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
478
Jesse McGowen El: 570 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Jesse McGowen El
Jesse McGowen El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in McKinney. It is one of 33 current school records connected to McKinney ISD. NCES reports 570 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (35.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jesse McGowen El
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.3%
- Hispanic24%
- Black20.2%
- Asian12.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McKinney ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Naomi Press El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
580 reported students
Slaughter El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
554 reported students
Valley Creek El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
498 reported students
Jose de Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
491 reported students
Lizzie Nell Cundiff McClure El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
661 reported students
Glen Oaks El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Public schools near Jesse McGowen El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur H McNeil El Elementary · McKinney ISD | PK–05 | 335 | 0.7 mi |
| Lois Lindsey El Elementary · Allen ISD | KG–06 | 792 | 1 mi |
| Jenny Preston El Elementary · Allen ISD | KG–06 | 726 | 1 mi |
| Reuben Johnson El Elementary · McKinney ISD | PK–05 | 378 | 1.1 mi |
| Roy Lee Walker El Elementary · McKinney ISD | PK–05 | 381 | 1.6 mi |
| Valley Creek El Elementary · McKinney ISD | KG–05 | 498 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jesse McGowen El
What grades does Jesse McGowen El serve?
Jesse McGowen El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in McKinney ISD.
How many students attend Jesse McGowen El?
Jesse McGowen El reported 570 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 568 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jesse McGowen El?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 570 students and 40.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jesse McGowen El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jesse McGowen El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McKinney ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jesse McGowen El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jesse McGowen El in?
Jesse McGowen El is part of McKinney ISD, based in McKinney, TX, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jesse McGowen El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arthur H McNeil El (0.7 mi), Lois Lindsey El (1 mi), Jenny Preston El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.