THOMPSON EL

www.mesquiteisd.org

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thompson Elementary School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas, and operates as part of the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. Like other schools in the district, Thompson Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by following the curriculum standards set by the state of Texas and the MISD board.

The school is situated at 2525 Helen Lane, placing it within a residential area of Mesquite. As part of a large and diverse school district, Thompson Elementary typically emphasizes community involvement, the development of core competencies in literacy and mathematics, and the personal growth of its student body. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, district policies, and academic resources through the official Mesquite ISD website at [www.mesquiteisd.org](http://www.mesquiteisd.org).

608

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMPSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	121
Black	415
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
415 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
121 (19.9 %)
White
43 (7.1 %)
Two or More
22 (3.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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)882-7190
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	448
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 44

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THOMPSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THOMPSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	53%
Male	286	47%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)