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Shands El

4836 Shands Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150, United States

+1 (972) 290-4020

http://www.mesquiteisd.org

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About This School

Shands El is a public elementary in Mesquite, Texas, serving 567 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 43 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $60,301. Support services include one counselor for every 567 students. Students at Shands El represent a diverse demographic, consisting of 76% Hispanic, 16% Black, 5% White, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male.

567

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

43 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Dallas County

Students per Counselor

567:1

Shands El Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.5:1

State Avg: 14.2:1

567

Students per Counselor

Shands El Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$60,301

City Avg: $56,282

State Avg: $53,444

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor567:1

Shands El Student Demographics

Student Body

49.21%

Male

50.79%

Female

Total Enrollment: 567 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.11%

Hispanic76.37%

Asian1.06%

Black15.52%

Two or More Races1.94%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shands El

Q: What is Shands El?

A: Shands El is a elementary public located in Mesquite.

Q: How many students attend Shands El?

A: Shands El has approximately 567 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Shands El?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Shands El is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Shands El

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Shands El - Mesquite, TX

Quick Facts about Shands El
School Name	Shands El
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	4836 Shands Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150, Mesquite, TX
County	Dallas County
Phone	+1 (972) 290-4020
Total Students	567
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	43
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Shands El

What is Shands El?

Shands El is a elementary public located in Mesquite.

How many students attend Shands El?

Shands El has approximately 567 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shands El?

The student-teacher ratio at Shands El is 13:1.

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