BLACK EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Black Elementary School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving the local community as part of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Situated on Newsom Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. Like other schools in the district, it aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their future educational endeavors while supporting their social and emotional needs.

As a member of Mesquite ISD, Black Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on innovative instruction, technology integration, and community engagement. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing the district’s mission to equip students with the tools necessary to become productive, lifelong learners. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Mesquite ISD website at [www.mesquiteisd.org](http://www.mesquiteisd.org).

587

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	420
Black	91
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
420 (71.6%)
Black
91 (15.5%)
White
62 (10.6%)
Two or More
7 (1.2%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	MESQUITE ISD
Phone:	(972)882-7240
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 52

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 94