A B MCBAY EL

www.mexiaisd.net

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

A.B. McBay Elementary School is located in Mexia, Texas, and operates as part of the Mexia Independent School District. It serves the primary educational needs of students in the local community, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience within the district’s broader mission to foster student growth and achievement. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare young students for their future academic endeavors.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students can develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social interaction. By maintaining a connection with the Mexia ISD, A.B. McBay Elementary leverages district-wide resources and curricula to ensure that its students receive a well-rounded education. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood development, prioritizing both academic progress and the personal development of every child who walks through its doors.

527

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A B MCBAY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	283
Black	114
Asian	3
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
283 (53.7 %)
Black
114 (21.6 %)
White
100 (19.0 %)
Two or More
23 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	MEXIA ISD
Phone:	(254)562-4030
Website:	http://www.mexiaisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 97

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 132