RUTHERFORD EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

729 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rutherford Elementary School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, serving students within the Mesquite Independent School District. Situated on Sierra Drive, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing the district’s core mission of preparing students for success through a structured and supportive educational environment.

As part of the Mesquite ISD network, the school follows the district’s broader curricular standards and initiatives, which prioritize literacy, numeracy, and character development for elementary-aged children. The school is integrated into the larger regional framework of Mesquite, providing local families with access to public education resources, extracurricular opportunities, and student support services managed by the district.

729

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUTHERFORD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	458
Black	126
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	5

Hispanic
458 (62.8 %)
Black
126 (17.3 %)
White
107 (14.7 %)
Two or More
28 (3.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

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)290-4060
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 93

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUTHERFORD EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	93
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUTHERFORD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	49.1%
Male	371	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)