MCAULIFFE EL

MCAULIFFE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCALLEN ISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 538 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 33 teachers, MCAULIFFE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

MCAULIFFE ELementary School is a public school located in McAllen, Texas, serving students within the McAllen Independent School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, literacy, and student engagement. The school typically focuses on preparing young learners for middle school by balancing traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional development, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have the resources necessary to succeed.

The campus is characterized by its dedication to the broader McAllen community, utilizing the district’s focus on technology and innovation to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources provided by McAllen ISD, MCAULIFFE ELementary works to maintain high academic standards and strong parental involvement. The school’s atmosphere is designed to be nurturing and collaborative, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while providing a safe and structured setting for their early educational growth.

For more information, contact MCAULIFFE EL at (956) 971-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3000 DAFFODIL AVE
MCALLEN, TX 78501-5812
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MCAULIFFE EL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 538 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MCALLEN ISD
Total Students:
538
Teachers:
33.88
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 538 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MCAULIFFE EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.6%
White
2.8%
Asian
1.9%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.