Shands Elementary School

4836 Shands Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shands Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shands Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Shands Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shands Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4698 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shands Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shands Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shands Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
75%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shands Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shands Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shands Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Shands Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shands Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shands Elementary School's ranking?
Shands Elementary School is ranked #4698 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shands Elementary School often compared to?
Shands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence Elementary School, Motley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shands Elementary School?
551 students attend Shands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shands Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shands Elementary School?
Shands Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shands Elementary School offer ?
Shands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shands Elementary School part of?
Shands Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Shands Elementary School located?
Shands Elementary School is located in the Shands Estates neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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