SMITH EL

2300 MESQUITE VALLEY RD
MESQUITE, TX 75149

www.mesquiteisd.org

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smith Elementary School, located at 2300 Mesquite Valley Road in Mesquite, Texas, is a primary educational institution within the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early years of their education, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, consistent with standard district elementary structures.

As part of the Mesquite ISD, the school adheres to the district's broader mission of fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment designed to prepare students for future academic success. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often providing extracurricular activities and resources to encourage well-rounded student development. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, and district policies through the official Mesquite ISD website at [www.mesquiteisd.org](http://www.mesquiteisd.org).

533

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	285
Black	193
Asian	3
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
285 (53.5%)
Black
193 (36.2%)
White
33 (6.2%)
Two or More
17 (3.2%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	MESQUITE ISD
Phone:	(972)882-7080
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 46

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SMITH EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SMITH EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	48.4%
Male	275	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)