MACKEY EL

14900 N SPRING RIDGE CIR
BALCH SPRINGS, TX 75180

www.mesquiteisd.org

692 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mackey Elementary School is a public school located in Balch Springs, Texas, serving students within the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Mesquite ISD network, Mackey Elementary benefits from the district's comprehensive curriculum, which focuses on preparing students for success in higher grade levels through a blend of core academic instruction and enrichment opportunities.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Mackey Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where diverse student needs are met through targeted classroom instruction and various campus resources. By encouraging a culture of high expectations and community involvement, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

692

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MACKEY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	467
Black	165
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
467 (67.5 %)
Black
165 (23.8 %)
White
36 (5.2 %)
Two or More
15 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)290-4160
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 43

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 106