LA MESA EL

LA MESA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PLAINVIEW ISD school district, located in PLAINVIEW, TX with about 548 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, LA MESA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

LA MESA ELementary is a public school located in Plainview, Texas, serving as part of the Plainview Independent School District. Situated at 600 S. Ennis St., the school provides educational services for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational academic development within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Plainview ISD, which emphasizes student success, effective instruction, and community engagement.

As a neighborhood school, LA MESA ELementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners. By aligning with the district’s academic standards and resources, the school strives to prepare its students for their future educational transitions. For families looking for specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or campus events, the school maintains an official presence through the Plainview ISD website.

For more information, contact LA MESA EL at (806) 293-6055 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 S ENNIS ST
PLAINVIEW, TX 79073-9708
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LA MESA EL is a public Title I school in PLAINVIEW, TX with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PLAINVIEW ISD
Total Students:
548
Teachers:
32.34
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

* 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 548 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LA MESA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.3%
White
23.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.