SHANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHANDS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MESQUITE ISD school district, located in MESQUITE, TX with about 825 students offering grade levels from 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 51 teachers, SHANDS 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.

SHANDS ELementary School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, and operates as part of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that aligns with the district’s academic standards. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, character development, and academic achievement through various classroom programs and extracurricular engagement.

As a member of the Mesquite ISD, SHANDS ELementary benefits from the district's broader resources, which prioritize digital integration, student success initiatives, and community involvement. The school functions as a central hub for families in the 75150 area, working to prepare its students for middle school transitions by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. For those looking for specific school policies, calendars, or registration information, the district’s official website at http://www.mesquiteisd.org serves as the primary portal for communication and administrative updates.

For more information, contact SHANDS EL at (972) 290-4020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.