SHAW EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shaw Elementary School is a public PK-6 institution located in Mesquite, Texas, and serves as part of the Mesquite Independent School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school functions as a foundational pillar of its neighborhood, dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. As a district campus, Shaw Elementary adheres to the broader mission of Mesquite ISD, which emphasizes preparing students for success in higher education and the workforce through a structured, supportive learning environment.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student success within the Mesquite school system. It offers a standard curriculum enriched by the district's technological and pedagogical resources, aiming to provide equitable educational opportunities for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy, mathematics, and science, Shaw Elementary works to build a strong academic base for its students as they transition toward middle school, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Mesquite community.

483

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHAW EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	286
Black	132
Asian	10
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
286 (59.2%)
Black
132 (27.3%)
White
40 (8.3%)
Two or More
14 (2.9%)
Asian
10 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)882-7060
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 22

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHAW EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHAW EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	50.5%
Male	239	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)