GRAY EL

www.mesquitesid.org

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

429

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	304
Black	78
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	6

Hispanic
304 (70.9 %)
Black
78 (18.2 %)
White
33 (7.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MESQUITE ISD
Phone:	(972)882-7280
Website:	http://www.mesquitesid.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 66