Public elementary schoolGrades 1–3Ferris ISD

Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

500 FM 983, Ferris, TX 75125 · (972) 544-2574

C
75 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a C, with a higher score than 2025 (72).
641students
14.9students per teacher
95.3%attendance
3rdof 3 Ferris ISD elementary schools
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BBCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 69

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 72

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 81

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Ferris ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level70%
Meets grade level38%
Ferris ISD elementary schools: 36.8%
Masters grade level10%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

641students in 2024–25Down 3% from 662 the year before
14.9students per teacher43 full-time teachers
19average class sizeFerris ISD elementary schools: 19.8
6.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$61,662average teacher base pay
79.4%from low-income familiesFerris ISD elementary schools: 81.1%
39.6%English learners
6.1%in gifted & talented
8.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 72.9%White 15.8%African American 8.6%Two or More Races 2.3%Asian 0.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Ferris ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary.

AnnouncedFM 664 & I-45 interchange near FerrisDate TBD · 1.1 mi away AnnouncedSouth Creek Ranch (5,200 acres)Date TBD · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BLee Longino ElementaryFerris ISD · 82 · 0.4 mi BHazel Ingram ElementaryFerris ISD · 83 · 0.6 mi PFerris Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–5 · 0.4 mi
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Questions about Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

What is Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary’s TEA rating?

Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary earned a C (75 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (72) in 2025.

What grades does Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary serve?

Grades 1–3. It’s part of Ferris ISD, at 500 FM 983 in Ferris.

How many students go to Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary?

641 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 662 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary compare with other Ferris ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 3 Ferris ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Ferris ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.