MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MESQUITE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GADSDEN school district, located in MESQUITE, NM with about 292 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, MESQUITE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MESQUITE ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in the rural community of Mesquite, New Mexico, serving as part of the Gadsden Independent School District. Situated along NM Highway 228, the school provides foundational education to students in the local area, focusing on core academic development within a tight-knit community setting. As a member of the Gadsden district, it operates under the broader mission of supporting student achievement and preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a standard elementary curriculum, fostering an environment where teachers and staff prioritize foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. Because Mesquite is a relatively small community, the school serves as a central hub for local families, often reflecting the unique cultural and linguistic diversity of the southern New Mexico region. For more information regarding current programs, district policies, or specific school activities, parents and community members can visit their official district website.

For more information, contact MESQUITE ELEMENTARY at (505) 882-6203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

205 NM HWY 228
MESQUITE, NM 88048
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MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MESQUITE, NM with about 292 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GADSDEN
Total Students:
292
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 292 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MESQUITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.3%
White
0.7%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.