JIM AND BETTY HUGHES EL

1551 PRESTWICK HOLLOW DR
MCKINNEY, TX 75071

819 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jim and Betty Hughes Elementary School is a public primary school located in McKinney, Texas, and serves as part of the Prosper Independent School District. Catering to students in the surrounding residential community, the school emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster early childhood development and foundational learning. As part of a fast-growing district, the school focuses on providing rigorous instruction, integrating modern technology, and maintaining strong collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hughes Elementary is known for cultivating a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes character education and student involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and campus activities aimed at promoting personal growth, social responsibility, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Prosper ISD, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success in the higher grade levels and ensuring a safe, inclusive space for all learners.

819

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JIM AND BETTY HUGHES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	75
Black	61
Asian	384
Two or More	71
American Indian	8

Asian
384 (46.9 %)
White
220 (26.9 %)
Hispanic
75 (9.2 %)
Two or More
71 (8.7 %)
Black
61 (7.4 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)

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:	PROSPER ISD
Phone:	(469)219-2230
Website:	http://www.prosper-isd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 81

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 124