FINCH EL

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Finch Elementary School, located in McKinney, Texas, is part of the McKinney Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. As a neighborhood school, it strives to foster a collaborative environment that brings together educators, parents, and students to create a supportive learning atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Finch Elementary is known for its commitment to the McKinney ISD vision of engaging students through diverse learning opportunities. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and community events designed to promote student well-being and school spirit. By prioritizing inclusive practices and dedicated classroom instruction, Finch Elementary aims to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their formative years.

325

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FINCH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	261
Black	23
Asian	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
261 (80.3 %)
White
25 (7.7 %)
Black
23 (7.1 %)
Two or More
9 (2.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCKINNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)302-5600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 56

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 47