MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER

www.mexicoschools.net

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

McMillan Elementary School, located at 1101 E. Anderson in Mexico, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mexico School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development alongside character building. By prioritizing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for the challenges of middle school while encouraging them to become engaged, curious, and responsible members of the Mexico community.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its focus on collaborative efforts between educators, families, and the community. Through its website and district resources, McMillan Elementary maintains transparent communication with parents, ensuring that families remain active partners in their children’s educational journey. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern learning tools, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space that supports the intellectual and social-emotional growth of every student who walks through its doors.

319

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	21
Black	26
Asian	1
Two or More	25

White
246 (77.1%)
Black
26 (8.2%)
Two or More
25 (7.8%)
Hispanic
21 (6.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	MEXICO 59
Phone:	(573)581-5029
Website:	http://www.mexicoschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 173

Kindergarten 146