At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
547
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
MCGEHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in MCGEHEE, Arkansas. The school enrolls 547 students. It is part of the MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5041
CityMCGEHEE
ZIP71654
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050963000703
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment547
White50.8%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American37.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
50.8%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
37.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.