MESITA EL

mesita.episd.org

916 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mesita Elementary, located in the historic Sunset Heights neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is a highly regarded magnet school within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, global citizenship, and inquiry-based learning. The school serves a diverse student body and is well-known for its dual-language program, which helps students develop proficiency in both English and Spanish, fostering a strong multicultural environment.

Beyond its academic reputation, Mesita is celebrated for its rich history and deep integration into the local community. The school is housed in a beautiful, historic campus that serves as a landmark for the area, and it maintains a strong sense of pride through active parent involvement and dedicated faculty. By combining traditional academic standards with the specialized IB framework, Mesita Elementary provides a unique, enriched educational experience designed to prepare students for success in a globalized society.

916

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MESITA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	795
Black	11
Asian	20
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
795 (86.8%)
White
74 (8.1%)
Asian
20 (2.2%)
Two or More
15 (1.6%)
Black
11 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)496-8180
Website:	http://mesita.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 137

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MESITA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	137
Kindergarten	112
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	150
Grade 5	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MESITA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	463	50.5%
Male	453	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)