MCNAIR EL

MCNAIR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DENTON ISD school district, located in DENTON, TX with about 533 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, MCNAIR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MCNAIR ELementary School, located on Hickory Creek Road in Denton, Texas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Denton Independent School District. As part of a growing suburban community, the school is designed to provide a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic curriculum, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school generally reflects the district’s commitment to preparing students for middle school through a structured yet nurturing approach to early childhood and primary education.

The surrounding area is characterized by residential growth, which often influences the school's demographics and its role as a local community hub. Like many schools in the Denton ISD, MCNAIR ELementary typically focuses on fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students. By offering various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining academic standards consistent with state requirements, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the local Denton area.

For more information, contact MCNAIR EL at (940) 369-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1212 HICKORY CREEK RD
DENTON, TX 76210
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MCNAIR EL is a public Title I school in DENTON, TX with about 533 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DENTON ISD
Total Students:
533
Teachers:
41.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 533 students

White
59.3%
Hispanic/Latino
24.6%
Black or African American
11.6%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.