Mesquite Trails Elementary

www.mesquitetrailselementary.org

876 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mesquite Trails Elementary School, located in Hesperia, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Hesperia Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character. By focusing on fundamental skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, fostering a culture of lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mesquite Trails places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The campus works to integrate technology and collaborative learning experiences into the classroom, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and effective communicators. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher community, the school aims to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their personal potential and contribute positively to the local Hesperia community.

876

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesquite Trails Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	598
Black	32
Asian	6
Two or More	18

Hispanic
598 (68.3 %)
White
222 (25.3 %)
Black
32 (3.7 %)
Two or More
18 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hesperia Unified
Phone:	(760)949-3149
Website:	http://www.mesquitetrailselementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 133

Grade 6 131