AUSTIN EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Austin Elementary School is a public school located at 3020 Poteet Drive in Mesquite, Texas, and serves as part of the Mesquite Independent School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their future educational transitions.

As a member of the Mesquite ISD network, Austin Elementary emphasizes the district's commitment to excellence and student success. The campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to foster a supportive and collaborative learning atmosphere. For more detailed information regarding specific school programs, district policies, or calendar events, families and interested community members can visit the official school website at http://www.mesquiteisd.org.

306

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	149
Black	82
Asian	12
Two or More	7

Hispanic
149 (48.7%)
Black
82 (26.8%)
White
56 (18.3%)
Asian
12 (3.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.3%)

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)882-7220
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 27

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 58