MOSS EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Moss Elementary School, located at 1208 New Market Road in Mesquite, Texas, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills, student development, and preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a member of the Mesquite ISD, Moss Elementary operates under the district’s broader mission to provide quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all students. The school environment typically emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development, supported by a staff dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning culture. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding campus events, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the official district website at [www.mesquiteisd.org](http://www.mesquiteisd.org) serves as the primary resource.

354

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOSS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	146
Black	126
Asian	10
Two or More	12

Hispanic
146 (41.2 %)
Black
126 (35.6 %)
White
60 (16.9 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)

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)882-7130
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 22

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 59