MCDADE EL

www.mcdadeisd.com

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

McDade Elementary, located at 156 Marlin St. in McDade, Texas, serves as the primary educational facility for the McDade Independent School District. As a small, community-focused rural school, it prioritizes a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from dedicated staff. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic atmosphere that emphasizes foundational skills, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community.

By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, McDade Elementary is able to cultivate a tight-knit campus culture that encourages student engagement and academic growth. The district focuses on preparing its pupils for future success by integrating essential curriculum standards with the unique benefits of a small-town educational setting. For families seeking more detailed information regarding their academic calendar, school policies, and district initiatives, the official website at [www.mcdadeisd.com](http://www.mcdadeisd.com) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

208

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCDADE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	118
Black	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
118 (56.7%)
White
80 (38.5%)
Two or More
7 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	MCDADE ISD
Phone:	(512)273-2522
Website:	http://www.mcdadeisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 16

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 25