Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary

www.newhallschooldistrict.com/mcgrath

492 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Newhall, California, serving as part of the Saugus Union School District. Named in honor of a local community figure, the school is situated in a quiet, residential area and is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The campus serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, fostering an environment that emphasizes both foundational literacy and numeracy alongside social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, McGrath Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a variety of extracurricular programs, including arts, technology integration, and student leadership opportunities, which aim to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school staff works to bridge the gap between rigorous academic expectations and the individual needs of its diverse student body, consistently striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

492

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	397
Black	16
Asian	30
Two or More	28

Hispanic
397 (80.7 %)
Asian
30 (6.1 %)
Two or More
28 (5.7 %)
White
21 (4.3 %)
Black
16 (3.3 %)

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:	Newhall
Phone:	(661)291-4090
Website:	http://www.newhallschooldistrict.com/mcgrath
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 90