LEE A MCSHAN JR EL

www.dallasisd.org/mcshan

670 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lee A. McShan Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is situated in a densely populated and culturally vibrant area of the city, often acting as a key educational anchor for families from various international backgrounds. The school is named in honor of Lee A. McShan Jr., a prominent local figure who was deeply involved in civic and philanthropic efforts within the Dallas community.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to support a multilingual student body, providing various programs designed to foster academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of Dallas ISD, McShan Elementary focuses on implementing district-wide initiatives to improve literacy, mathematics, and overall student achievement. For families and community members, the school maintains an active presence through its official district webpage, which serves as a hub for updates regarding school policies, calendars, and resources aimed at maintaining strong parent-teacher partnerships.

670

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEE A MCSHAN JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	174
Black	99
Asian	327
Two or More	22
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
327 (48.8%)
Hispanic
174 (26.0%)
Black
99 (14.8%)
White
27 (4.0%)
Two or More
22 (3.3%)
American Indian
17 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)502-6052
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/mcshan
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	658
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 55

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEE A MCSHAN JR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEE A MCSHAN JR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	53%
Male	315	47%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th