- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Beasley El
Federal NCES profile for Beasley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039005778
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beasley El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beasley El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beasley El ranks #6 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Beasley El shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 483039005778 · Mesquite, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 12.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Beasley El shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Beasley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 319
Beasley El
319 students
What this shows Beasley El reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beasley El compares
Beasley El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
African American 24.8%
White 21.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Beasley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beasley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beasley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beasley El
How many students attend Beasley El?
Beasley El has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beasley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Beasley El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beasley El?
69.8% of students at Beasley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beasley El?
The largest demographic group at Beasley El is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beasley El?
Beasley El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beasley El rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Beasley El ranks #6 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Beasley El, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.