Public elementary schoolGrades K–5McKinney ISD

Finch Elementary

1205 S Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 302-5600

D
66 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 8 points from 2025Down from a C (74) in 2025.
341students
10.8students per teacher
95.4%attendance
18thof 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools
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DFCCACDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Finch Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 achievementF · 59

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 65

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

Closing the gapsD · 68

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level64%
Meets grade level34%
McKinney ISD elementary schools: 52.6%
Masters grade level13%

Students and teachers

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

341students in 2024–25Up 1% from 337 the year before
10.8students per teacher32 full-time teachers
15average class sizeMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 21.9
6.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,860average teacher base pay
81.2%from low-income familiesMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 41.2%
59.2%English learners
7.9%in gifted & talented
10.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 76%White 10%African American 10%Two or More Races 2.1%Asian 0.9%

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 McKinney ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Finch Elementary.

AnnouncedSH 5 rebuild near downtown McKinney2028–2031 · 0.5 mi away Opening soonHall Library reimagining + planetariumProjected Oct 2026 · 0.9 mi away Under constructionSpur 399 extension, Segment 1Summer 2029 · 1.5 mi away Opening soonMcKinney National Airport flightsNov. 11, 2026 · 1.6 mi away Under constructionSunset Amphitheater2027 (Venu targets early 2027) · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

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

DCaldwell ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 69 · 0.8 mi FWebb ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 57 · 0.9 mi CAlbert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 70 · 1.1 mi CBurks ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 75 · 1.4 mi AHerman Lawson Early Childhood SchoolMcKinney ISD · 94 · 2.1 mi CSlaughter ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 73 · 2.2 mi PCollin County Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 0.5 mi PFirst Baptist Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Finch Elementary

What is Finch Elementary’s TEA rating?

Finch Elementary earned a D (66 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (74) in 2025.

What grades does Finch Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of McKinney ISD, at 1205 S Tennessee St in McKinney.

How many students go to Finch Elementary?

341 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 337 the year before. There are about 11 students for every teacher.

How does Finch Elementary compare with other McKinney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 18th of 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools. 11% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Finch Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use McKinney 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.