GENTRY EL

1901 TWIN OAKS DR
MESQUITE, TX 75181

www.mesquiteisd.org

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gentry Elementary School, located at 1901 Twin Oaks Drive in Mesquite, Texas, is a core component of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for its elementary-aged students. As part of a large and diverse district, Gentry Elementary emphasizes the MISD mission of preparing students for future success by fostering academic growth, personal responsibility, and a supportive learning environment.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Mesquite ISD infrastructure, which provides students and families with access to a variety of district-wide resources, specialized programs, and extracurricular opportunities. With its location in a residential area of Mesquite, Gentry Elementary acts as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills. For detailed information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or district policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.mesquiteisd.org](http://www.mesquiteisd.org).

607

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GENTRY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	263
Black	288
Asian	9
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Black
288 (47.4%)
Hispanic
263 (43.3%)
White
30 (4.9%)
Two or More
16 (2.6%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
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)290-4140
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 45

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GENTRY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GENTRY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	47.6%
Male	318	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)