JESSE MCGOWEN EL

570 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jesse McGowen Elementary School is a public school located in McKinney, Texas, serving students within the McKinney Independent School District. Situated in the 75070 zip code, the school is part of a growing suburban community known for its focus on academic excellence and family-oriented neighborhoods. As a standard elementary institution, it provides foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core curriculum subjects, character development, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for middle school.

Like many schools in the McKinney ISD, McGowen Elementary is characterized by a strong commitment to community involvement and a supportive learning environment. The school typically leverages modern educational resources and technology to foster student engagement. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth for its diverse student body.

570

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESSE MCGOWEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	137
Black	115
Asian	71
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
201 (35.3%)
Hispanic
137 (24.0%)
Black
115 (20.2%)
Asian
71 (12.5%)
Two or More
44 (7.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	MCKINNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)302-7500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JESSE MCGOWEN EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JESSE MCGOWEN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	47.2%
Male	301	52.8%

Elementary School K - 5th