James McGee Elementary

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James McGee Elementary, located in Pasco, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Pasco School District. Situated in a residential area of North Pasco, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a fast-growing school district, James McGee is dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities that prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community focuses on cultivating strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded experience. With an emphasis on modern instruction and community involvement, James McGee Elementary works to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population. By prioritizing equity and high academic standards, the school plays a vital role in the Pasco educational system, helping to shape the next generation of students in the Tri-Cities area.

499

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James McGee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	327
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
327 (65.5%)
White
141 (28.3%)
Two or More
21 (4.2%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)547-6583
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 72

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James McGee Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James McGee Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	51.1%
Male	244	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)