HARRY MCKILLOP EL

www.melissaisd.org

1,016 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harry McKillop Elementary is a prominent campus within the Melissa Independent School District, located in Melissa, Texas. Serving the growing suburban community north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades. As part of the Melissa ISD system, the school benefits from the district's reputation for fostering a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere while maintaining a focus on academic achievement and student-centered learning.

The school is characterized by its integration into the district’s "Melissa Schools" philosophy, which emphasizes a blend of traditional values and modern educational practices to prepare students for future success. Being situated in a rapidly expanding school district, Harry McKillop Elementary is known for its active parent involvement and a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth and character development. Families interested in the school’s current curriculum, extracurricular programs, or administrative updates can find more information via the district’s official website at [www.melissaisd.org](http://www.melissaisd.org).

1,016

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY MCKILLOP EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	132
Black	129
Asian	159
Two or More	81
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
510 (50.2%)
Asian
159 (15.6%)
Hispanic
132 (13.0%)
Black
129 (12.7%)
Two or More
81 (8.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	MELISSA ISD
Phone:	(972)837-2632
Website:	http://www.melissaisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,016
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 178

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 165

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 171