James McGee Elementary

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James McGee Elementary, located in Pasco, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Pasco School District. Situated in a residential area of North Pasco, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a fast-growing school district, James McGee is dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities that prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community focuses on cultivating strong partnerships between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded experience. With an emphasis on modern instruction and community involvement, James McGee Elementary works to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population. By prioritizing equity and high academic standards, the school plays a vital role in the Pasco educational system, helping to shape the next generation of students in the Tri-Cities area.

462

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James McGee Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	286
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

Hispanic
286 (61.9 %)
White
145 (31.4 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)547-6583
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 4

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James McGee Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James McGee Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	49.1%
Male	235	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)