HODGES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HODGES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MESQUITE ISD school district, located in BALCH SPRINGS, TX with about 767 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, HODGES EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
HODGES ELementary School, located at 14401 Spring Oaks in Balch Springs, Texas, is a part of the Mesquite Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school operates under the broader mission of Mesquite ISD, which emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for success in future grade levels.
The school benefits from being integrated into the Mesquite ISD network, which allows it to leverage district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and support services to foster an effective learning environment. By focusing on essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, HODGES ELementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing space for children to grow, while also maintaining an active connection with the surrounding Balch Springs community and parents.
For more information, contact HODGES EL at (972) 290-4040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180-3540
(972) 290-4040
http://www.mesquiteisd.org
HODGES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BALCH SPRINGS, TX with about 767 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MESQUITE ISD
- Total Students:
- 767
- Teachers:
- 47.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 767 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.6%
- White
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.