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Enrollment
498
Elementary
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEXIA ISD·NCES 483042003424
A B McBay Elementary School
1000 N ROSS, MEXIA, TX 76667 · (254) 562-4030 · Limestone County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL498 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
418 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 107 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 129 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 134 | 27% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within MEXIA ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like A B McBay Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B McBay Elementary School this school | 498 | 83.9% | N/A |
| Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock LUBBOCK | 559 | 82.8% | 39.3% |
| Mary Branch Elementary School BRYAN | 470 | 81.5% | 44.7% |
| Pope Elementary School ARLINGTON | 439 | 79.5% | 23.5% |
| G W Carver Early Childhood Center ENNIS | 407 | 82.6% | N/A |
| Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy TEMPLE | 487 | 86.4% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where A B McBay Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 498 | #2,571 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #1,021 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.2% | #870 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.9% | #1,645 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.6% | #864 of 1,307 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
498
-9 (-2%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 686
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 14.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 498 | 37.4 | 13.3:1 | 84% (418) |
| 2023-24 | 529 | 36.1 | 14.7:1 | 87% (461) |
| 2022-23 | 527 | 38.3 | 13.8:1 | 86% (454) |
| 2020-21 | 507 | 36 | 14.1:1 | 85% (433) |
| 2017-18 | 463 | 34.5 | 13.4:1 | 80% (370) |
| 2015-16 | 502 | 33 | 15.2:1 | 84% (423) |
| 2010-11 | 685 | 37 | 18.5:1 | 85% (579) |
| 2000-01 | 620 | 37 | 16.8:1 | 74% (457) |
| 1990-91 | 686 | 42 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for A B McBay Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (463 to 498); teachers up 8% (34.5 to 37.4).
About A B McBay Elementary School
Students in MEXIA, Texas, attend A B McBay Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. The school enrolls 498 students, from pre-K through 2.
MEXIA ISD is the local district for A B McBay Elementary School. It runs 5 schools with 1,846 students.
Federal enrollment data show Hispanic students as the largest group at A B McBay Elementary School, at 50%. Enrollment also includes 21% Black, 21% White, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Limestone County, the Hispanic share is about 24%. The school's diversity index is 66%, meaning two students picked at random have a 66% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
A ratio of 13.3:1 comes from the school's 37.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 1.8 students per teacher below the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 84% in 2024-25. Compared with the 74% average for public schools in Limestone County, the school's rate is higher.
Census estimates describe Limestone County this way: the median household income is $60,573, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. In all, Limestone County has 11 public schools and roughly 3,628 students.
Nearby, R Q Sims Intermediate School is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
A B McBay Elementary School is coded as Town: Distant in federal locale data.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (507) to 2024-25 (498).
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Limestone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,283
Census ACS
Median income
$60,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
3,628 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MEXIA ISD
- Mexia High SchoolHigh · 535 students
- R Q Sims Intermediate SchoolElementary · 428 students
- Mexia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 367 students
- Developmental CenterMiddle · 18 students
Other schools in MEXIA
- Mexia High SchoolHigh · 535 students
- R Q Sims Intermediate SchoolElementary · 428 students
- Mexia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 367 students
- Developmental CenterMiddle · 18 students
Nearby schools
- R Q Sims Intermediate School0.1 mi · 428
- Mexia High School0.2 mi · 535
- Mexia Junior High School0.3 mi · 367
- Developmental Center0.3 mi · 18
- Wortham Middle School6.6 mi · 132
- Wortham Elementary School6.6 mi · 238
Frequently asked questions
About A B McBay Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at A B McBay Elementary School?
A B McBay Elementary School enrolls approximately 498 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does A B McBay Elementary School serve?
A B McBay Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does A B McBay Elementary School have?
A B McBay Elementary School employs 37 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
How diverse is A B McBay Elementary School?
A B McBay Elementary School reports a student body of 21% White, 50% Hispanic, 21% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees A B McBay Elementary School?
A B McBay Elementary School is overseen by MEXIA ISD in Limestone County.
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