GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRAY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MESQUITE ISD school district, located in BALCH SPRINGS, TX with about 634 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 38 teachers, GRAY 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.
GRAY ELementary School is a public school located in Balch Springs, Texas, and is part of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the early stages of their education. As part of the Mesquite ISD, GRAY ELementary operates under the district's broader mission to provide a rigorous and supportive learning environment that prepares students for future success in both middle and high school.
The school is deeply integrated into the Balch Springs community, serving as a hub for local families. Like other campuses within the Mesquite school system, GRAY ELementary emphasizes core curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through various school programs, parental involvement initiatives, and a commitment to academic growth, GRAY ELementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact GRAY EL at (972) 882-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
http://www.mesquitesid.org
GRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BALCH SPRINGS, TX with about 634 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MESQUITE ISD
- Total Students:
- 634
- Teachers:
- 38.78
- 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 634 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 61.5%
- Black or African American
- 21.0%
- White
- 12.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.