McSweeny Elementary

mcsweeny.hemetusd.org

746 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McSweeny Elementary School, located at 451 W. Chambers Ave. in Hemet, California, is a public school serving students in the Hemet Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, McSweeny Elementary strives to build strong partnerships with parents and the local Hemet community to enrich the student experience. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse interests and promote a well-rounded education. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming campus, McSweeny Elementary works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to meet state standards and reach their individual potential.

746

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McSweeny Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	550
Black	48
Asian	8
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
550 (73.7 %)
White
110 (14.7 %)
Black
48 (6.4 %)
Two or More
27 (3.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Hemet Unified
Phone:	(951)925-4366
Website:	http://mcsweeny.hemetusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 129

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 141