MESQUITE ELEMENTARY

mq.gisd.k12.nm.us

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

235

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MESQUITE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	232

Hispanic
232 (98.7 %)
White
3 (1.3 %)

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:	GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)882-6203
Website:	http://mq.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 37

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 38