Public elementary schoolGrades K–5McKinney ISD

Jesse McGowen Elementary

4300 Columbus Dr, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 302-7500

C
74 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (C 75).
570students
13.9students per teacher
94.4%attendance
12thof 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools
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AACABACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Jesse McGowen 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 achievementC · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 75

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

Closing the gapsC · 71

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Jesse McGowen 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 level68%
Meets grade level44%
McKinney ISD elementary schools: 52.6%
Masters grade level23%

Students and teachers

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

570students in 2024–25Up 2% from 558 the year before
13.9students per teacher41 full-time teachers
21.6average class sizeMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 21.9
5.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,326average teacher base pay
36.5%from low-income familiesMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 41.2%
14.2%English learners
7%in gifted & talented
12.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 35.3%Hispanic 24%African American 20.2%Asian 12.5%Two or More Races 7.7%

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 Jesse McGowen Elementary.

Under construction121 Commerce ParkPhase 1 Q2 2027 · 0.4 mi away Under constructionCannon Beach surf park districtPhase 1 late 2027 (projected) · 1.1 mi away AnnouncedKalahari resort & waterpark2030 at the earliest · 1.2 mi away

Nearby schools

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

ALois Lindsey ElementaryAllen ISD · 91 · 1.0 mi AJenny Preston ElementaryAllen ISD · 93 · 1.0 mi CReuben Johnson ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 77 · 1.1 mi ARoy Lee Walker ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 94 · 1.6 mi BValley Creek ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 80 · 1.7 mi AElliott ElementaryFrisco ISD · 91 · 1.8 mi PMontessori School at StarcreekPrivate · PK–6 · 0.9 mi PWonderland Montessori Academy of McKinneyPrivate · PK–K · 2.0 mi PSunshine & Rainbows Early Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Jesse McGowen Elementary

What is Jesse McGowen Elementary’s TEA rating?

Jesse McGowen Elementary earned a C (74 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (75) in 2025.

What grades does Jesse McGowen Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of McKinney ISD, at 4300 Columbus Dr in McKinney.

How many students go to Jesse McGowen Elementary?

570 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 558 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Jesse McGowen Elementary compare with other McKinney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 12th of 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools. 11% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Jesse McGowen 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.