McPherson Elementary

www.mces.nvusd.org

349 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McPherson Elementary School, located in Napa, California, serves as a prominent neighborhood school within the Napa Valley Unified School District. As a TK-5 institution, it is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes character development alongside core subjects, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its standard curriculum, McPherson Elementary is known for its dedication to parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the school’s environment. The campus benefits from active family participation and offers various programs designed to enrich the student experience, including extracurricular opportunities and support services. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and a welcoming school culture, McPherson strives to create a positive learning environment that nurtures the individual growth and academic potential of every child.

349

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McPherson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	329
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
329 (94.3 %)
White
13 (3.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Napa Valley Unified
Phone:	(707)253-3488
Website:	http://www.mces.nvusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 50

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McPherson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McPherson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	41.5%
Male	204	58.5%

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