FRANK D MOATES EL

1500 HERITAGE DR
GLENN HEIGHTS, TX 75154

www.desotoisd.org

468 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Frank D. Moates Elementary School is located in Glenn Heights, Texas, and operates as part of the DeSoto Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education while adhering to the broader academic standards and strategic goals set by the DeSoto ISD. As part of a district committed to "preparing students for academic and personal success," the school emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and development.

The school’s location in Glenn Heights places it within a growing suburban area, making it a central hub for families in the district. By leveraging the resources of the DeSoto ISD, Frank D. Moates Elementary provides students with access to integrated curriculum initiatives, community engagement programs, and a commitment to college and career readiness from an early age. Interested families can find updated information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and campus news through the district’s official website at http://www.desotoisd.org.

468

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANK D MOATES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	179
Black	243
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

Black
243 (51.9%)
Hispanic
179 (38.2%)
Two or More
25 (5.3%)
White
16 (3.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	DESOTO ISD
Phone:	(972)230-2881
Website:	http://www.desotoisd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 166