JOSE DE JESUS AND MARIA LUISA VEGA EL

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jose de Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega Elementary School is a public school located in McKinney, Texas, serving students within the McKinney Independent School District. Opened in 2023, the school is named in honor of the Vega family, longtime community members and educators who left a significant legacy in the McKinney area. As one of the district’s newer facilities, the school is designed with modern educational infrastructure to support a growing student population in the fast-developing western part of the city.

The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence. By focusing on the values of inclusivity and personalized learning, Vega Elementary strives to create a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Through its integration of innovative instructional practices and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students to become well-rounded, successful citizens within the broader McKinney community.

477

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSE DE JESUS AND MARIA LUISA VEGA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	230
Black	103
Asian	20
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Hispanic
230 (48.2 %)
Black
103 (21.6 %)
White
93 (19.5 %)
Two or More
30 (6.3 %)
Asian
20 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)302-5100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 100

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOSE DE JESUS AND MARIA LUISA VEGA EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOSE DE JESUS AND MARIA LUISA VEGA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	50.1%
Male	238	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)