McCord Elementary

www.kcusd.com

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McCord Elementary is a public school located in Orange Cove, California, and serves as part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors. By aligning its curriculum with district standards, McCord Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that addresses the diverse needs of its local community.

In addition to its classroom instruction, the school functions as a vital component of the Orange Cove community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Through the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District’s resources, McCord Elementary works to implement effective teaching strategies and maintain a safe, inclusive campus culture. For those seeking further information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or specific programs, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-related resources.

426

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCord Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	412
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
412 (96.7%)
White
8 (1.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)305-7250
Website:	http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McCord Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McCord Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	50.2%
Male	212	49.8%

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