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Shands El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
4836 Shands Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 290-4020 · Part of Mesquite Independent School District
Students
567
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Shands El
- Math proficiency 7 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency30%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 41.8%
Location
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4836 Shands Dr, Mesquite
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K59
Kindergarten83
Grade 178
Grade 295
Grade 390
Grade 479
Grade 583
Enrollment over time
628’20
552’21
551’22
554’23
567’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 76%Black 16%White 5%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.