CANNADAY EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cannaday Elementary School, located at 2701 Chisolm Trail in Mesquite, Texas, is a part of the Mesquite Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of the Mesquite ISD network, the school aligns its curriculum with district-wide standards to ensure students are prepared for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is situated in a residential area of Mesquite and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the 75150 zip code. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and guardians regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Cannaday Elementary strives to cultivate a community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best both inside and outside the classroom.

550

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANNADAY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	281
Black	182
Asian	14
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Hispanic
281 (51.1 %)
Black
182 (33.1 %)
White
56 (10.2 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
Two or More
14 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (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)882-5060
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 74

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CANNADAY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CANNADAY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	52.7%
Male	260	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)