TISINGER EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

739 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tisinger Elementary School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving students within the Mesquite Independent School District. Situated on Hillcrest Street, the school is part of a suburban district known for its commitment to providing diverse educational opportunities and support services for its student population. As a neighborhood elementary school, Tisinger focuses on establishing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering social-emotional development.

The school operates under the broader mission of Mesquite ISD, which prioritizes student success, community engagement, and the preparation of children for future academic transitions. Like other schools in the district, Tisinger utilizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards, often incorporating various extracurricular activities and support programs to assist students with diverse learning needs. Parents and community members can find more detailed information regarding school policies, calendar events, and district-wide initiatives on the official Mesquite ISD website.

739

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TISINGER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	453
Black	217
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
453 (61.3%)
Black
217 (29.4%)
White
41 (5.5%)
Two or More
18 (2.4%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
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)882-5120
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	663
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 98

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TISINGER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	137
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TISINGER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	49.9%
Male	370	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)