MCBEE EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/mcbee

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McBee Elementary School, located at 1101 W Braker Lane in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Situated in the North Lamar area, the school serves a diverse student population and is known for its focus on providing a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its community. Like many schools in the AISD, McBee places a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and building a foundation for lifelong learning through a structured and inclusive curriculum.

Beyond standard academics, McBee Elementary is committed to fostering a sense of community and connection among its students and families. The school often implements programs aimed at holistic development, including after-school enrichment activities and support services designed to help students overcome socioeconomic barriers. By partnering with local organizations and encouraging parent involvement, the school strives to create a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive and prepare for their transition into middle school.

347

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCBEE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	329
Black	8
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
329 (94.8%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
White
7 (2.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)841-2500
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/mcbee
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 39

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 50