MCWHORTER EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McWhorter Elementary School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving students within the Mesquite Independent School District. Situated on Hickory Tree Road, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children. As part of the Mesquite ISD system, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering academic growth, social development, and preparation for future educational success.

The school emphasizes a standard elementary curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks while focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other campuses in the district, McWhorter Elementary strives to integrate technology and inclusive teaching practices to accommodate a diverse student body. Families looking for detailed information regarding specific programs, campus events, or administrative policies can find resources through the district’s official website at http://www.mesquiteisd.org.

516

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCWHORTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	396
Black	61
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
396 (76.7 %)
Black
61 (11.8 %)
White
36 (7.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
Two or More
10 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)882-7020
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
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 50

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 86