AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AUSTIN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MESQUITE ISD school district, located in MESQUITE, TX with about 471 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 32 teachers, AUSTIN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

AUSTIN ELementary School is a public school located at 3020 Poteet Drive in Mesquite, Texas, and serves as part of the Mesquite Independent School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their future educational transitions.

As a member of the Mesquite ISD network, AUSTIN ELementary emphasizes the district's commitment to excellence and student success. The campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to foster a supportive and collaborative learning atmosphere. For more detailed information regarding specific school programs, district policies, or calendar events, families and interested community members can visit the official school website at http://www.mesquiteisd.org.

For more information, contact AUSTIN EL at (972) 882-7220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3020 POTEET DR
MESQUITE, TX 75150-4762
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AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MESQUITE, TX with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MESQUITE ISD
Total Students:
471
Teachers:
32.08
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
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 471 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.5%
White
26.3%
Black or African American
20.8%
Asian
5.5%
Two or more races
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.