MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLAY
6770 COUNTY ROAD 315 C
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656
544 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
McRae Elementary School, located in Keystone Heights, Florida, serves as a core educational institution within the Clay County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational instruction for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparation for middle school transitions. The school maintains a community-centered environment, reflecting the small-town character of Keystone Heights while adhering to the broader curriculum standards set by the state of Florida.

The school’s official website acts as a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, families, and students, McRae Elementary aims to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement. For families in the Keystone Heights area, the school represents an essential resource for primary education, dedicated to fostering both personal growth and scholastic achievement in a structured, professional setting.
544
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    475 (87.3%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (6.6%)
  • Two or More
    22 (4.0%)
  • Black
    9 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • 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: No
District: CLAY
Phone: (352)336-6125
Website: http://mre.oneclay.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 316
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 25
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 82
Grade 4 72
Grade 5 71
Grade 6 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
CLAY
779 Students
335 SW PECAN ST
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656 (7.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th